State of Montana Newsroom
Superintendent Elsie Arntzen Announces Title Funding Allocations for Montana School Districts
HELENA – Superintendent Arntzen announced that 398 Montana school districts will receive over $72 million in federal Title funding [vmm0dj30.r.us-west-2.awstrack.me] for fiscal year 2025. This is an increase of $744,000 from the previous fiscal year. Federal Title funding is used to provide supplemental services to boost academic success in students who are:
- From low-income families
- Homeless
- Neglected and delinquent
- English language learners
- Migrant
“Federal, state, and local tax dollars are precious,” said Superintendent Elsie Arntzen. “The flexible use of these funds reflects the unique needs of our communities. Utilizing these federal dollars through local control strengthens the opportunity for all Montana students to achieve educational excellence.”
In 1965, the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) established federal Title [vmm0dj30.r.us-west-2.awstrack.me] funds to provide extra support and educational opportunities for underprivileged students across the country. The majority of funding comes through the Title I, Part A program which provides supplemental support to low-income students who are behind academically. Other Title funding programs serve specific student groups. Funds are generally used for additional staff to provide pull-out services, tutoring, or supplemental classroom support. Districts can also use some of their funding for supplies, equipment, or technology. Students who attend private or home schools but meet eligibility requirements can also be served through their local educational agency using set-aside Title funds. During the 2023-2024 school year, Montana school districts utilized Title funds to support over 10,400 students.
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