Public Comment Period: September 16 through October 5, 2026
St. Johns County School District is seeking public feedback on proposed Ed Flex waivers for the 2026 to 2027 Title I, Part A and Title IV, Part A federal grants.
SJCSD is requesting flexibility from certain federal requirements to better align funding with identified student needs, district priorities, and programs demonstrating positive outcomes.
For Title I, Part A, the district is seeking flexibility related to carryover limitations, schoolwide program poverty thresholds and grandfathering provisions, Parent and Family Engagement funding, budget and activity level revisions, and Rank and Serve requirements. These flexibilities would help the district maintain continuity of services, respond to changing school needs, and expand opportunities for meaningful parent and family engagement.
For Title IV, Part A, the district is seeking flexibility from required spending percentages across program areas and limitations on certain technology expenditures. This would allow the district to strengthen high priority initiatives, including tutoring and targeted academic intervention supported by effective instructional technology.
The proposed waivers would not change the allowable uses or overall purposes of Title I or Title IV funds. They would provide SJCSD greater flexibility in directing federal resources based on identified needs while maintaining appropriate oversight and accountability.
Parents, employees, students, and community members are invited to provide feedback on the proposed waivers through October 5, 2026.