Title 25

PART 39

Part 39 - The Indian School Equalization Program

PART 39 - THE INDIAN SCHOOL EQUALIZATION PROGRAM Authority:25 U.S.C. 13, 2008; Public Law 107-110, 115 Stat. 1425. Source:44 FR 61864, Oct. 26, 1979, unless otherwise noted. Redesignated at 47 FR 13327, Mar. 30, 1982.

25:1.0.1.5.22.1SUBPART A
Subpart A - General
25:1.0.1.5.22.1.62.1SECTION 39.1
   39.1 What is the purpose of this part
25:1.0.1.5.22.1.62.2SECTION 39.2
   39.2 What definitions apply to terms in this part
25:1.0.1.5.22.1.62.3SECTION 39.3
   39.3 Information collection.
25:1.0.1.5.22.2SUBPART B
Subpart B - Indian School Equalization Formula
25:1.0.1.5.22.2.62SUBJGRP 62
   Base and Supplemental Funding
25:1.0.1.5.22.2.62.1SECTION 39.100
   39.100 What is the Indian School Equalization Formula
25:1.0.1.5.22.2.62.2SECTION 39.101
   39.101 Does ISEF assess the actual cost of school operations
25:1.0.1.5.22.2.62.3SECTION 39.102
   39.102 What is academic base funding
25:1.0.1.5.22.2.62.4SECTION 39.103
   39.103 What are the factors used to determine base funding
25:1.0.1.5.22.2.62.5SECTION 39.104
   39.104 How must a school's base funding provide for students with disabilities
25:1.0.1.5.22.2.62.6SECTION 39.105
   39.105 Are additional funds available for special education
25:1.0.1.5.22.2.62.7SECTION 39.106
   39.106 Who is eligible for special education funding
25:1.0.1.5.22.2.62.8SECTION 39.107
   39.107 Are schools allotted supplemental funds for special student and/or school costs
25:1.0.1.5.22.2.63SUBJGRP 63
   Gifted and Talented Programs
25:1.0.1.5.22.2.63.9SECTION 39.110
   39.110 Can ISEF funds be distributed for the use of gifted and talented students
25:1.0.1.5.22.2.63.10SECTION 39.111
   39.111 What does the term gifted and talented mean
25:1.0.1.5.22.2.63.11SECTION 39.112
   39.112 What is the limit on the number of students who are gifted and talented
25:1.0.1.5.22.2.63.12SECTION 39.113
   39.113 What are the special accountability requirements for the gifted and talented program
25:1.0.1.5.22.2.63.13SECTION 39.114
   39.114 What characteristics may qualify a student as gifted and talented for purposes of supplemental funding
25:1.0.1.5.22.2.63.14SECTION 39.115
   39.115 How are eligible gifted and talented students identified and nominated
25:1.0.1.5.22.2.63.15SECTION 39.116
   39.116 How does a school determine who receives gifted and talented services
25:1.0.1.5.22.2.63.16SECTION 39.117
   39.117 How does a school provide gifted and talented services for a student
25:1.0.1.5.22.2.63.17SECTION 39.118
   39.118 How does a student receive gifted and talented services in subsequent years
25:1.0.1.5.22.2.63.18SECTION 39.119
   39.119 When must a student leave a gifted and talented program
25:1.0.1.5.22.2.63.19SECTION 39.120
   39.120 How are gifted and talented services provided
25:1.0.1.5.22.2.63.20SECTION 39.121
   39.121 What is the WSU for gifted and talented students
25:1.0.1.5.22.2.64SUBJGRP 64
   Language Development Programs
25:1.0.1.5.22.2.64.21SECTION 39.130
   39.130 Can ISEF funds be used for Language Development Programs
25:1.0.1.5.22.2.64.22SECTION 39.131
   39.131 What is a Language Development Program
25:1.0.1.5.22.2.64.23SECTION 39.132
   39.132 Can a school integrate Language Development programs into its regular instructional program
25:1.0.1.5.22.2.64.24SECTION 39.133
   39.133 Who decides how Language Development funds can be used
25:1.0.1.5.22.2.64.25SECTION 39.134
   39.134 How does a school identify a Limited English Proficient student
25:1.0.1.5.22.2.64.26SECTION 39.135
   39.135 What services must be provided to an LEP student
25:1.0.1.5.22.2.64.27SECTION 39.136
   39.136 What is the WSU for Language Development programs
25:1.0.1.5.22.2.64.28SECTION 39.137
   39.137 May schools operate a language development program without a specific appropriation from Congress
25:1.0.1.5.22.2.65SUBJGRP 65
   Small School Adjustment
25:1.0.1.5.22.2.65.29SECTION 39.140
   39.140 How does a school qualify for a Small School Adjustment
25:1.0.1.5.22.2.65.30SECTION 39.141
   39.141 What is the amount of the Small School Adjustment
25:1.0.1.5.22.2.65.31SECTION 39.143
   39.143 What is a small high school
25:1.0.1.5.22.2.65.32SECTION 39.144
   39.144 What is the small high school adjustment
25:1.0.1.5.22.2.65.33SECTION 39.145
   39.145 Can a school receive both a small school adjustment and a small high school adjustment
25:1.0.1.5.22.2.65.34SECTION 39.146
   39.146 Is there an adjustment for small residential programs
25:1.0.1.5.22.2.66SUBJGRP 66
   Geographic Isolation Adjustment
25:1.0.1.5.22.2.66.35SECTION 39.160
   39.160 Does ISEF provide supplemental funding for extraordinary costs related to a school's geographic isolation
25:1.0.1.5.22.3SUBPART C
Subpart C - Administrative Procedures, Student Counts, and Verifications
25:1.0.1.5.22.3.67SUBJGRP 67
   Residential Programs
25:1.0.1.5.22.3.67.1SECTION 39.200
   39.200 What is the purpose of the Indian School Equalization Formula
25:1.0.1.5.22.3.67.2SECTION 39.201
   39.201 Does ISEF reflect the actual cost of school operations
25:1.0.1.5.22.3.67.3SECTION 39.202
   39.202 What are the definitions of terms used in this subpart
25:1.0.1.5.22.3.67.4SECTION 39.203
   39.203 When does OIEP calculate a school's allotment
25:1.0.1.5.22.3.67.5SECTION 39.204
   39.204 How does OIEP calculate ADM
25:1.0.1.5.22.3.67.6SECTION 39.205
   39.205 How does OIEP calculate a school's total WSUs for the school year
25:1.0.1.5.22.3.67.7SECTION 39.206
   39.206 How does OIEP calculate the value of one WSU
25:1.0.1.5.22.3.67.8SECTION 39.207
   39.207 How does OIEP determine a school's funding for the school year
25:1.0.1.5.22.3.67.9SECTION 39.208
   39.208 How are ISEP funds distributed
25:1.0.1.5.22.3.67.10SECTION 39.209
   39.209 When may a school count a student for membership purposes
25:1.0.1.5.22.3.67.11SECTION 39.210
   39.210 When must a school drop a student from its membership
25:1.0.1.5.22.3.67.12SECTION 39.211
   39.211 What other categories of students can a school count for membership purposes
25:1.0.1.5.22.3.67.13SECTION 39.212
   39.212 Can a student be counted as enrolled in more than one school
25:1.0.1.5.22.3.67.14SECTION 39.213
   39.213 Will the Bureau fund children being home schooled
25:1.0.1.5.22.3.67.15SECTION 39.214
   39.214 What is the minimum number of instructional hours required in order to be considered a full-time educational program
25:1.0.1.5.22.3.67.16SECTION 39.215
   39.215 Can a school receive funding for any part-time students
25:1.0.1.5.22.3.67.17SECTION 39.216
   39.216 How does ISEF fund residential programs
25:1.0.1.5.22.3.67.18SECTION 39.217
   39.217 How are students counted for the purpose of funding residential services
25:1.0.1.5.22.3.67.19SECTION 39.218
   39.218 Are there different formulas for different levels of residential services
25:1.0.1.5.22.3.67.20SECTION 39.219
   39.219 What happens if a residential program does not maintain residency levels required by this subpart
25:1.0.1.5.22.3.67.21SECTION 39.220
   39.220 What reports must residential programs submit to comply with this subpart
25:1.0.1.5.22.3.67.22SECTION 39.221
   39.221 What is a full school month
25:1.0.1.5.22.3.68SUBJGRP 68
   Phase-in Period
25:1.0.1.5.22.3.68.23SECTION 39.230
   39.230 How will the provisions of this subpart be phased in
25:1.0.1.5.22.4SUBPART D
Subpart D - Accountability
25:1.0.1.5.22.4.69.1SECTION 39.401
   39.401 What is the purpose of this subpart
25:1.0.1.5.22.4.69.2SECTION 39.402
   39.402 What definitions apply to terms used in this subpart
25:1.0.1.5.22.4.69.3SECTION 39.403
   39.403 What certification is required
25:1.0.1.5.22.4.69.4SECTION 39.404
   39.404 What is the certification and verification process
25:1.0.1.5.22.4.69.5SECTION 39.405
   39.405 How will verifications be conducted
25:1.0.1.5.22.4.69.6SECTION 39.406
   39.406 What documentation must the school maintain for additional services it provides
25:1.0.1.5.22.4.69.7SECTION 39.407
   39.407 How long must a school maintain records
25:1.0.1.5.22.4.69.8SECTION 39.408
   39.408 What are the responsibilities of administrative officials
25:1.0.1.5.22.4.69.9SECTION 39.409
   39.409 How does the OIEP Director ensure accountability
25:1.0.1.5.22.4.69.10SECTION 39.410
   39.410 What qualifications must an audit firm meet to be considered for auditing ISEP administration
25:1.0.1.5.22.4.69.11SECTION 39.411
   39.411 How will the auditor report its findings
25:1.0.1.5.22.4.69.12SECTION 39.412
   39.412 What sanctions apply for failure to comply with this subpart
25:1.0.1.5.22.4.69.13SECTION 39.413
   39.413 Can a school appeal the verification of the count
25:1.0.1.5.22.5SUBPART E
Subpart E - Contingency Fund
25:1.0.1.5.22.5.69.1SECTION 39.500
   39.500 What emergency and contingency funds are available
25:1.0.1.5.22.5.69.2SECTION 39.501
   39.501 What is an emergency or unforeseen contingency
25:1.0.1.5.22.5.69.3SECTION 39.502
   39.502 How does a school apply for contingency funds
25:1.0.1.5.22.5.69.4SECTION 39.503
   39.503 How can a school use contingency funds
25:1.0.1.5.22.5.69.5SECTION 39.504
   39.504 May schools carry over contingency funds to a subsequent fiscal year
25:1.0.1.5.22.5.69.6SECTION 39.505
   39.505 What are the reporting requirements for the use of the contingency fund
25:1.0.1.5.22.6SUBPART F
Subpart F - School Board Training Expenses
25:1.0.1.5.22.6.69.1SECTION 39.600
   39.600 Are Bureau-operated school board expenses funded by ISEP limited
25:1.0.1.5.22.6.69.2SECTION 39.601
   39.601 Is school board training for Bureau-operated schools considered a school board expense subject to the limitation
25:1.0.1.5.22.6.69.3SECTION 39.603
   39.603 Is school board training required for all Bureau-funded schools
25:1.0.1.5.22.6.69.4SECTION 39.604
   39.604 Is there a separate weight for school board training at Bureau-operated schools
25:1.0.1.5.22.7SUBPART G
Subpart G - Student Transportation
25:1.0.1.5.22.7.69SUBJGRP 69
   Eligibility for Funds
25:1.0.1.5.22.7.69.1SECTION 39.700
   39.700 What is the purpose of this subpart
25:1.0.1.5.22.7.69.2SECTION 39.701
   39.701 What definitions apply to terms used in this subpart
25:1.0.1.5.22.7.69.3SECTION 39.702
   39.702 Can a school receive funds to transport residential students using commercial transportation
25:1.0.1.5.22.7.69.4SECTION 39.703
   39.703 What ground transportation costs are covered for students traveling by commercial transportation
25:1.0.1.5.22.7.69.5SECTION 39.704
   39.704 Are schools eligible to receive chaperone expenses to transport residential students
25:1.0.1.5.22.7.69.6SECTION 39.705
   39.705 Are schools eligible for transportation funds to transport special education students
25:1.0.1.5.22.7.69.7SECTION 39.706
   39.706 Are peripheral dormitories eligible for day transportation funds
25:1.0.1.5.22.7.69.8SECTION 39.707
   39.707 Which student transportation expenses are currently not eligible for Student Transportation Funding
25:1.0.1.5.22.7.69.9SECTION 39.708
   39.708 Are miles generated by non-ISEP eligible students eligible for transportation funding
25:1.0.1.5.22.7.70SUBJGRP 70
   Calculating Transportation Miles
25:1.0.1.5.22.7.70.10SECTION 39.710
   39.710 How does a school calculate annual bus transportation miles for day students
25:1.0.1.5.22.7.70.11SECTION 39.711
   39.711 How does a school calculate annual bus transportation miles for residential students
25:1.0.1.5.22.7.71SUBJGRP 71
   Reporting Requirements
25:1.0.1.5.22.7.71.12SECTION 39.720
   39.720 Why are there different reporting requirements for transportation data
25:1.0.1.5.22.7.71.13SECTION 39.721
   39.721 What transportation information must off-reservation boarding schools report
25:1.0.1.5.22.7.71.14SECTION 39.722
   39.722 What transportation information must day schools, on-reservation boarding schools and peripheral dormitory schools report
25:1.0.1.5.22.7.72SUBJGRP 72
   Miscellaneous Provisions
25:1.0.1.5.22.7.72.15SECTION 39.730
   39.730 Which standards must student transportation vehicles meet
25:1.0.1.5.22.7.72.16SECTION 39.731
   39.731 Can transportation time be used as instruction time for day school students
25:1.0.1.5.22.7.72.17SECTION 39.732
   39.732 How does OIEP allocate transportation funds to schools
25:1.0.1.5.22.8SUBPART H
Subpart H - Determining the Amount Necessary To Sustain an Academic or Residential Program
25:1.0.1.5.22.8.73.1SECTION 39.801
   39.801 What is the formula to determine the amount necessary to sustain a school's academic or residential program
25:1.0.1.5.22.8.73.2SECTION 39.802
   39.802 What is the student unit value in the formula
25:1.0.1.5.22.8.73.3SECTION 39.803
   39.803 What is a weighted student unit in the formula
25:1.0.1.5.22.8.73.4SECTION 39.804
   39.804 How is the SUIV calculated
25:1.0.1.5.22.8.73.5SECTION 39.805
   39.805 What was the student unit for instruction value (SUIV) for the school year 1999-2000
25:1.0.1.5.22.8.73.6SECTION 39.806
   39.806 How is the SURV calculated
25:1.0.1.5.22.8.73.7SECTION 39.807
   39.807 How will the Student Unit Value be adjusted annually
25:1.0.1.5.22.8.73.8SECTION 39.808
   39.808 What definitions apply to this subpart
25:1.0.1.5.22.8.73.9SECTION 39.809
   39.809 Information collection.
25:1.0.1.5.22.9SUBPART I
Subpart I - Interim Maintenance and Minor Repair Fund
25:1.0.1.5.22.9.73.1SECTION 39.900
   39.900 Establishment and funding of an Interim Maintenance and Minor Repair Fund.
25:1.0.1.5.22.9.73.2SECTION 39.901
   39.901 Conditions for distribution.
25:1.0.1.5.22.9.73.3SECTION 39.902
   39.902 Allocation.
25:1.0.1.5.22.9.73.4SECTION 39.903
   39.903 Use of funds.
25:1.0.1.5.22.9.73.5SECTION 39.904
   39.904 Limitations.
25:1.0.1.5.22.10SUBPART J
Subpart J - Administrative Cost Formula
25:1.0.1.5.22.10.73.1SECTION 39.1000
   39.1000 Purpose and scope.
25:1.0.1.5.22.10.73.2SECTION 39.1001
   39.1001 Definitions.
25:1.0.1.5.22.10.73.3SECTION 39.1002
   39.1002 Allotment of education administrative funds.
25:1.0.1.5.22.10.73.4SECTION 39.1003
   39.1003 Allotment exception for FY 1991.
25:1.0.1.5.22.11SUBPART K
Subpart K - Pre-kindergarten Programs
25:1.0.1.5.22.11.73.1SECTION 39.1100
   39.1100 Interim fiscal year 1980 and fiscal year 1981 funding for pre-kindergarten programs previously funded by the Bureau.
25:1.0.1.5.22.11.73.2SECTION 39.1101
   39.1101 Addition of pre-kindergarten as a weight factor to the Indian School Equalization Formula in fiscal year 1982.
25:1.0.1.5.22.12SUBPART L
Subpart L - Contract School Operation and Maintenance Fund
25:1.0.1.5.22.12.73.1SECTION 39.1200
   39.1200 Definitions.
25:1.0.1.5.22.12.73.2SECTION 39.1201
   39.1201 Establishment of an interim fiscal year 1980 operation and maintenance fund for contract schools.
25:1.0.1.5.22.12.73.3SECTION 39.1202
   39.1202 Distribution of funds.
25:1.0.1.5.22.12.73.4SECTION 39.1203
   39.1203 Future consideration of contract school operation and maintenance funding.