Report to Congress
on Waivers Granted Under the
Elementary and Secondary Education Act

U.S. Department of Education
1998

Table of Contents

• Introduction

• Overview of Waiver Requests and Waivers Granted
  1. Waivers of the Minimum Poverty Threshold for Implementing Schoolwide Title I Programs
  2. Waivers of ESEA Title I Targeting Provisions
  3. Waivers to Extend the Deadline for Content and Performance Standards
  4. Other Waivers granted to SEAs and LEAs

• Progress Under Waivers

• The Department's Administration of the Waiver Authorities

• Conclusion

• Appendix A: Comparison of the General Waiver Authorities in the Goals 2000: Educate America Act, The Elementary and Secondary Education Act, and the School-to-Work Opportunities Act

• Appendix B: Waivers Granted by State Since October 1, 1997

• Waivers 1997 Report to Congress (September 30, 1997)

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