Title VI
Title VI, Part B, Subpart 2-Rural and Low-Income School (RLIS) Program was new to the Henry County School System in 2008-2009. Funds are based on the poverty percentage of the county which is derived from county census data. Funds may be used for teacher recruitment and retention, including the use of signing bonuses and other financial incentives; professional development for teachers in the area of technology; support for educational technology, including software and hardware, that meets the requirements of ESEA, Title II, Part D (Enhancing Education Through Technology) ; parental involvement activities; activities authorized under the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Grant; activities authorized under ESEA, Title I, Part A (Improving Basic Programs operated by LEAs); or activities authorized under ESEA Title III (Language Instruction for Limited English Proficient and Immigrant Students). Funds must be used to assist the LEA in meeting the state goal of increasing student performance and assist the LEA in meeting the state goal of increasing the graduation rate.