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State's ESSA Plan Approved In September, the State Board of Education approved a plan for using federal assistance that upholds California's commitment to Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) reforms. The plan, which has now been submitted to the U.S. Depar tment of Education, outlines how the state plans to use and manage federal funding that sup- por ts low-income students and English learners through the Ever y Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The plan allows the state to retain maximum flexibility as it continues to shift away from top-down decision-making and toward local control. " This plan gives flexibility to local leaders and com- munities so they can make decisions that address local needs and are not restricted by a one-size-fits- all approach," says state Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson. California receives $2.6 billion in ESSA funds annually — about 2.5 percent of the state's overall education budget and a quar- ter of the money provided to improve services for low-income students, English learners and foster youth through the LCFF. The plan adheres to the state's commitment to develop a single state and federal school accountability and support system. The new model uses multiple data points — gradu- ation rates, suspension rates, test scores and more — to give a more complete picture of school success. " This plan gives flexibility to local leaders and communities so they can make decisions that address local needs." – SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION TOM TORLAKSON In the Know N E W S & N O T E S For more information about the rates, fees, other costs and benefits associated with the use of the credit card, call the toll-free number above or visit www.newcardonline.com. * The 2% cash back on grocery store and wholesale club purchases and 3% cash back on gas purchases apply to the first $2,500 in combined purchases in these categories each quarter. After that, the base 1% earn rate applies to those purchases. ** You will qualify for $150 bonus cash rewards if you use your new credit card account to make any combination of Purchase transactions totaling at least $500 (exclusive of any fees, returns and adjustments) that post to your account within 90 days of the account open date. Limit one (1) bonus cash rewards offer per new account. This one-time promotion is limited to new customers opening an account in response to this offer. Other advertised promotional bonus cash rewards offers can vary from this promotion and may not be substituted. Allow 8-12 weeks from qualifying for the bonus cash rewards to post to your rewards balance. This credit card program is issued and administered by Bank of America, N.A. Visa and Visa Signature are registered trademarks of Visa International Service Association, and are used by the issuer pursuant to license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. ©2017 Bank of America Corporation CC051117 AR9PFNPT MB1117-AD-CAEDU On up to $2,500 in grocery/wholesale club/gas quarterly spend* cash back everywhere, every time cash back at grocery stores and wholesale clubs cash back on gas 1% 2% 3 % Learn more and apply today! Refer to Priority Code HAAAEI 1.866.86 7 .6 3 2 3 newcardonline.com Earn more cash back for the things you buy most with the CTA ® Cash Rewards Visa Signature ® credit card. cash rewards bonus if you make at least $500 in purchases in the first 90 days of account opening** $1 5 0