Question: I’m working on applying to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) free and reduced-price lunch program, but I’m struggling to accept program requirements that conflict with my school’s mission and values. What should I do? Answer: The free and reduced-price lunch program is used by several religious schools to provide their students with nutritious and affordable [...]
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16 Results found for category: Principal Question
Principal Question: Loan Forgiveness for Private School Educators
August 17, 2023
Question: Are employees of my private school eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program? And what if my school isn’t showing up as an eligible employer? Answer: Borrowers of specific types of student loans who have made 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years worth) and work at an eligible public or non-profit organization can have their remaining balance forgiven through [...]
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Principal Question: Transportation Utility Fees?
August 03, 2023
Question: I’ve heard neighboring towns are trying to charge a transportation utility fee. My town’s board has brought it up, and I’m worried about the impact on my school. Can they charge us a transportation utility fee? Answer: Many municipalities have just recently paused their efforts in charging a transportation utility fee (TUF) because of the Wisconsin Institute [...]
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Principal Question: Annual School Safety Submission
December 01, 2022
Question: According to the DOJ Office of School Safety’s (OSS) website, “Wis. Stat §118.07 Annual School Submissions” are required of all private schools. Is this something new? What about the plans that I’ve already been submitting? Answer: The name of schools’ yearly submissions to the OSS has changed from “2017 WI Act 143 Requirements” to “Wis. Stat §118.07 [...]
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Principal Question: IDEA Referrals
October 20, 2022
Question: I have a student who we think may benefit from special education services beyond what our school can provide, as much as we’d wish to keep the student enrolled. How do I get the student an evaluation by the school district? Answer: Private school staff do not have rights under the federal Individuals with [...]
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Busing When the Public District is Not in Session
September 02, 2021
Question: The local public school district said that they won’t transport my students because the district is not in session when the private school is in session. Is this allowed? Answer: No it is not allowed. Public school districts are required to transport private school students on days that the private school is in session, [...]
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