Public Comment Title I, Part B State Assessment Formula Grant Funds Tydings Waiver

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is requesting a Tydings waiver under Section 421(b) of the General Education Provisions Act (GEPA) to extend the period of availability of Federal Fiscal Year 2022 Title I, Part B State Assessment Formula Grant funds for which TEA participates as the eligible agency. Under this approved waiver, the period of availability for these funds would be extended through September 30, 2025, and all funds must be obligated during this period. 

TEA is requesting this waiver to ensure our assessment program can account for year-to-year program variabilities. Depending on when TEA conducts stand-alone field test administrations, spending from year-to-year varies. If the waiver request is granted, TEA can execute the remaining activities.

As required under ESSA section 8401(b)(3)(A), TEA is providing notice of this request to the public with an opportunity for public comment. 

Please submit any comments on the proposed waiver electronically via the Public Comments for Program Waivers Submission Form by September 4, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. CST, to be included in the state’s waiver application to USDE.