ESEA Consolidated Application

Per section 8305 [20 U.S.C. 7845] Consolidated Local Plans or Applications, a state educational agency (SEA) that has an approved consolidated State plan or application under section 8302 may require local educational agencies in the State receiving funds under more than one program included in the consolidate State plan or consolidated State application to submit consolidated local plans or applications under those programs, but may not require those agencies to submit separate plans. Additionally, the SEA shall require only descriptions, information, assurances, and other material that are absolutely necessary for the consideration of the LEA plan or application.

Overview

The New Hampshire Department of Education (NHED) has developed the online 2024-2025 ESEA Consolidated Application for Federal Title Programs to support the timely administration of programs funded by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) to local educational agencies (LEAs) across the state of New Hampshire. The application is streamlined to focus on the fiscal and programmatic requirements of ESSA for the following programs:

  1. Title I, Part A- Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged
  2. Title I, Part D, Subpart 2- Prevention and Intervention Programs for Children and Youth who are Neglected, Delinquent, or At-Risk
  3. Title II, Part A- Preparing, Training, and Recruiting High-Quality Teachers, Principals, and Other School Leaders
  4. Title III, Part A- Language Instruction for English Learners and Immigrant Students
  5. Title IV, Part A- Student Support and Academic Enrichment
  6. Title V, Part B, Subpart 2- Rural and Low-Income School Program (RLIS)

The information and documentation requested in this application will allow NHED reviewers to ensure that all LEAs are fully prepared to effectively address key provisions of ESSA regulations. To streamline ESSA requirements, documentation such as Program Assurances and Equitable Services Affirmation will be uploaded as part of this application process.

The ESEA Consolidated Application will be collected via the Grants Management System (GMS). The electronic application is expected to open April 1st of each year. Prior to the electronic application opening all associated documents and a paper copy of the application will be made available to help LEAs prepare for the successful completion of the electronic application. The below documents are required to complete a fully executed application:

  1. 2024-2025 Federal Program Assurances (updated 04/08/2024)
  2. 2024-2025 ESEA Equitable Services Affirmation
  3. 2024-2025 Budget Summary
  4. 2024-2025 General Assurances- District
  5. 2024-2025 General Assurances- Charter School
  6. 2024-2025 ESEA Consolidated Application (updated 04/08/2024)

These documents will also be made available within the online application. 

Technical Assistance

For any questions related to the ESEA Consolidated Application please reach out to:

Jessica Lescarbeau
Bureau Administrator, Instructional Support
Jessica.L.Lescarbeau@doe.nh.gov