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20 USC 6320(a)(1) & (a)(4)(i) provide to the extent consistent with the number of eligible children identified under section 6315(c) of this title in the school district served by a local educational agency who are enrolled in private elementary schools and secondary schools, a local educational agency shall, after timely and meaningful consultation with appropriate private school officials, provide such children, on an equitable basis and individually or in combination, as requested by the officials to best meet the needs of such children, special educational services, instructional services (including evaluations to determine the progress being made in meeting such students’ academic needs), counseling, mentoring, one-on-one tutoring, or other benefits (such as dual or concurrent enrollment, educational radio and television, computer equipment and materials, other technology, and mobile educational services and equipment) that address their needs, and ensure that teachers and families of the children participate, on an equitable basis, in services and activities developed pursuant to section 6318 of this title. Expenditures for educational services and other benefits to eligible private school children shall be equal to the proportion of funds allocated to participating school attendance areas based on the number of children from low-income families who attend private schools. During fiscal year 2025, the District did not complete the nonpublic school consultations with two nonpublic schools that qualified for services as the District was unaware any such consultations were necessary for the 2024-2025 school year. Failure to consult with nonpublic schools may cause a lack of services and benefits being provided to nonpublic school students and personnel and places future grant awards at risk. The District should complete nonpublic school consultations to help ensure the opportunity for educational services and benefits are made available and if requested, provided to nonpublic school students and personnel.