Bill > S110

This bill, the Academic Partnerships Lead Us to Success Act or the A PLUS Act, allows states to submit a declaration of intent to the Secretary of Education to combine certain federal education funds and manage their expenditure to advance the state's educational policy. The key provisions of the bill include: 1) Allowing states to consolidate funds from various federal education programs, except for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and use them for any educational purpose permitted by state law. 2) Requiring states to establish an accountability system to ensure transparency and report on student progress and how federal funds are used to improve academic achievement and educational opportunities, especially for disadvantaged students. 3) Limiting administrative expenses for states that consolidate funds to 1% of the total federal funds, or 3% if the state does not include Title I, Part A funds in the consolidation. 4) Requiring states to provide for the equitable participation of private school students and teachers in the activities supported by the consolidated federal funds.