The Department’s memo outlines the details of each section and the official draft request are now available for review on the Department’s Every Student Succeeds Act website.
The U.S. Department of Education issued guidance in October 2020 specifying that states can submit an addendum to their ESSA plans for one-year flexibilities related to states’ Every Student Succeeds Act state plans. This addendum process allows states to address specific issues
This process is not a ‘blanket waiver’ from federal accountability and report card requirements. However, the intent of Ohio’s proposal is to limit the consequences of any data generated during this school year to the extent allowable and make allowable technical adjustments to relevant aspects of the report card.
The Department would like to hear from interested stakeholders about the proposed usage of the one-year flexibilities for the Every Student Succeeds Act state plan. Please provide feedback by Wednesday, January 27, 2021. Please email all input to eseawaiver@education.ohio.gov.
