What happens if a school is identified to become a Title I school based on an increased percentage of students who receive FARMs?

There is a 1-year lag in eligibility for Title I funding, so if a school attains a higher FARMs population, that school couldn’t receive Title I funds until at least the following year. During that lag year, we would work with the principal, staff and parents to identify specific needs and plan how the funding will be used. Title I is among several federal grants HCPSS receives to provide supplemental support for students and schools with higher needs. Additionally, HCPSS provides targeted professional development and other supports, funded through the operational budget, at all schools having high needs.