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50000 ? Private School Participation (Significant Deficiency, Noncompliance) Federal Program Affected Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Pass-Through Entity: California Department of Education Federal Program: Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies ALN Number: 84.010 Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions ? Private School Participation Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency and Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirements Per Title 34, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 200, Subpart A, Section 200.63(a), Local Education Agencies (LEAs) must provide timely and meaningful consultations with appropriate officials of private schools. LEAs must be able to demonstrate that eligible private schools were contacted and notified of the opportunity to participate in the Title I, Part A program. Condition Through inquiry with District personnel. It appears that records were not maintained or could not be located to demonstrate that private schools had been contacted and notified of the opportunity to participate in Title I for the current year. Questioned Costs There were no questioned costs associated with the condition identified. Context The condition was identified through inquiry with District personnel and request for documentation to support meaningful consultations being held. Effect The District was not in compliance with Title 34, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 200, Subpart A, Section 200.63(a). Cause The condition may have materialized as a result of oversight to maintain the documentation. Repeat Finding No. Recommendation It is recommended that the District maintain private school correspondence records, minutes from meetings with private school representatives, and written affirmations from private school officials to demonstrate compliance with provisions under Title 34, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 200, Subpart A, Section 200.63(a).