University of the State of New York, State Education Department.

Office of Higher Education
Johanna Duncan-Poitier, Senior Deputy Commissioner of Education - P-16 for the Office of Elementary, Middle, Secondary, and Continuing Education and Office of Higher Education
Joseph Frey, Associate Commissioner, Office of Higher Education

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No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB)

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NCLB NYS
Field Memo
#04-2004

Cover Letter

Table of Contents

Introduction

Part A. Requirements for "Eligible Rural LEAs"

Part B. Extended Deadlines

Appendix A

Appendix B

Appendix C

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Table of Contents

Introduction Part A. Requirements for "Eligible Rural LEAs"
A1.	What is the definition of an "eligible rural LEA?"
A2.	What requirements must "eligible rural LEAs" meet before using the extended deadlines?
A3.	Must an "eligible rural LEA" submit a Notice of Intent to use the extended deadlines each year?
A4.	What procedure should be used if an "eligible rural LEA" ceases to meet the federal definition?
A5.	Can an LEA submit a Notice of Intent after October 1, 2004?
Part B. Extended Deadlines
B1.	What are the extended deadlines for teachers of multiple core academic subjects who are employed by an "eligible rural LEA?"
B2.	Do the extended deadlines change other NCLB requirements for teachers?
Appendix A
List of "Eligible Rural LEAs"
	Part A-1. Schools Districts, Special Act School Districts and State Schools Part A-2. BOCES Part A-3. Charter Schools
Appendix B
	List of Rural Towns in Urban Counties
Appendix C
	Notice of Intent to Use Extended Deadlines for Teachers of Multiple Core Academic Subjects

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