Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 160-1-4-.321 - International Baccalaureate (IB) Exam Fee Initiative Grant

1. Purpose of Grant. The purpose of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Exam Fee Initiative Grant is to support local educational agencies (LEA) that have IB programs in one or more of their high schools by providing funds to offset the cost associated with IB exams. Funding for this grant shall be used to reduce the financial obligation of LEAs for the fees associated with IB exams by partially funding the IB exam cost for students who are eligible for free or reduced-price meals and for IB STEM exams taken by any student.

2. Term and Conditions. Grants are awarded to LEAs who submit a completed application and have IB programs in one or more high schools. Awardees must use grant funds to partially offset their IB exam fees for students who are eligible for free or reduced-price meals and for IB STEM exams taken by any student. Grant funds may not be used for cancelled IB exams, unused IB exam fees, late-order IB fees, and make-up IB exam fees. Awardees will produce a report at the conclusion of the grant period.

3. Eligible Recipient(s). Eligible recipients include LEAs that have IB programs in their high schools.

4. Criteria for Award. Applications are reviewed by the Georgia Department of Education for adherence to the terms and conditions described in the application. Grant awards will be based on the projected number of IB exams taken by students who are eligible for free or reduced-price meals and the projected number of IB STEM exams for the current school year.

Priority will be given to LEAs that have IB programs in high schools that have been identified as Tier IV, Comprehensive Support and Improvement, Additional Targeted Support and Improvement, or Targeted Support and Improvement. Grant funding for the LEAs with IB programs in identified schools will be higher per student.

5. Directions and Deadlines for Applying. To apply for the grant, eligible applicants must complete and submit an electronic application located online at the GaDOE Grant Opportunities webpage. Information regarding the deadline will also be on the GaDOE Grant Opportunities webpage. All additional requests for information should be made to gifted@doe.k12.ga.us.

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Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 160-1-4-.321

O.C.G.A. § 20-2-240.

Original grant description entitled "International Baccalaureate (IB) Exam Fee Initiative Grant" submitted September 23, 2024.