Districts need to ensure that complete and accurate information is reported on the SIMSNet student record database during the fall reporting period. The Department of Education uses student information collected during this period to determine eligibility and to allocate funding for a number of federal grant programs, including Title I.

The department uses open enrollment figures reported on the SIMSNet to make adjustments to the formula counts used for allocating Title I funds to districts. Districts open enrolling large numbers of students from neighboring districts need to be especially thorough in identifying these students on the database, if they want to receive credit for them in their Title I allocation.

Many other federal programs are affected by the student information reported by districts. Student enrollment counts and free and reduced price lunch status are examples of information used by the department to determine eligibility and/or funding amounts for federal programs.

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