Each SEA that has a plan approved by the Department is awarded annually a formula grant determined by the number of LEP and immigrant children and youth in the State. The State uses its allotment to award subgrants to local educational agencies (LEAs) that have plans approved by the State. The number of LEP and immigrant children and youth in the LEA determines the funding level of each subgrant.

Authorized SEA Activities:

• Professional development to assist educational personnel in meeting State and local certification requirements for teaching LEP students
• Planning, evaluation, administration, and interagency coordination related to subgrants
• Technical assistance to subgrantees
• Recognition of exemplary subgrantees

Authorized Subgrantee Activities:

• Developing and implementing elementary school and secondary school language instruction educational programs for LEP and immigrant students that are coordinated with other relevant programs and services
• Upgrading program objectives and effective instructional strategies
• Identifying, acquiring, and upgrading curricula, instructional materials, educational software and technology, and assessment procedures
• Participating in electronic networks for materials, training, and communication
• Supporting supplemental educational personnel who have been trained, or are being trained, to provide educational services to LEP and immigrant students
• Providing tutorials and academic and career counseling
• Providing family literacy services, parent outreach, and parent training activities