(1)(a) An LEA that generates less than $10,000 from the LEA's count of students learning English, may form a consortium with other similar LEAs.
- (b) A consortium described in Subsection (1)(a) shall designate a fiscal agent and shall submit all budget and reporting information from all the member LEAs of the consortium.
- (c) Each member of a consortium shall submit plans and materials to the fiscal agent of the consortium for final reporting submission to the Superintendent.
- (d) A fiscal agent of a consortium described in Subsection (1)(a) shall assume all responsibility of an LEA under Section R277-716-4.
- (2) No LEA or consortium may withhold more than 2% of Title III funding for administrative costs in serving students learning English.
KEY: alternative language services
Date of Last Change: February 9, 2026
Notice of Continuation: December 15, 2025
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 53E-3-401(4)