Financial Transparency

Building-level financial transparency under ESSA will help those interested in education learn more about the equity and effectiveness of our federal, state, and local educational resources. It is critical that Local Education Agencies maximize every dollar to provide the best opportunities and improve outcomes for our students. Fiscal transparency reports outline how much each school is spending per student and the source of the funds. These fiscal transparency reports inform conversations within districts about whether equitable resources are being provided at the school level. At the state level, these reports will help inform future Board of Regents policymaking decisions.

State Resources

• April 2019 Presentation to the Board of Regents
• July 2019 Presentation to the Board of Regents
• January 2020 Presentation to the Board of Regents
• June 2020 Presentation to the Board of Regents
• Dataset with Submitted ESSA Data

USDE Guidance

Opportunities and Responsibilities for State and Local Report Cards Under ESSA