Program Description

Section 31a of the State School Aid Act provides funding to eligible districts for supplementary instructional and pupil support services for pupils who meet the at-risk criteria specified in the legislation. These criteria include low achievement on MEAP tests in mathematics, reading or science; failure to meet core academic curricular objectives in English/language arts or mathematics (applies to grade K-3 pupils only); or the presence of two or more identified at-risk factors. The funds may also be used for class size reductions in grades 1 - 6 in schools above the district's poverty percentage. Section 31a funds are limited to direct services to pupils and may not be used for administrative or other related costs.

Allocations

• 2008-09 Section 31a At-Risk Allocations

Grant Application

This is a one-time application that only needs to be completed by new public school academies or school districts that have not received Section 31a funds in the past.

• 2008-09 Section 31a Application

Resource Materials

• Section 31a Allowable Uses of Funds
  • The Allowable Uses of Section 31a Funds document has been revised for the 2008-09 academic year in order to provide clarification to State legislation related to allowable uses of Section 31a funds.
• Section 31a Worksheet for Birth - Age 5  
  • Recent amendments to Section 31a legislation allow for some specialized services for children Birth-5.  This worksheet should be used to identify eligible students.  Please also consult the Allowable Uses of Section 31a Funds document for additional program information.
• Section 31a Worksheet for Grades K-3
• Section 31a Worksheet for Grades 4-12
• Section 31a Legislation

Program Reporting

The 2008-09 Section 31a Program Report, will be due on July 15, 2009, and will be submitted through the Michigan Electronic Grants System (MEGS).  

• Sample 2008-2009 Section 31a Program Report  
  • The Section 31a District Compiled Report has been revised for the 2008-09 academic year in order to align to recent legislative amendments and provide greater clarification to usage of Section 31a funds.