Maintenance of Effort (MOE) Reduction Eligibility Tools
This suite of tools helps SEAs and LEAs/ESAs as they navigate the process of MOE reduction. Each individual resource is designed to support a specific step in determining eligibility and calculating allowable reductions.
The Suite
MOE Reduction Eligibility Decision Tree guides users through key questions to determine an individual LEA/ESA’s eligibility to reduce MOE.
DownloadMOE Reduction Eligibility LEA/ESA Worksheet calculates the maximum allowable MOE reduction and Coordinated Early Intervening Services (CEIS) for an eligible LEA/ESA.
DownloadMOE Reduction Eligibility SEA Worksheet enables SEAs to calculate the maximum allowable amount of MOE reduction and CEIS for all LEAs/ESAs in the state.
DownloadAdditional Information
For further information, consult the Quick Reference Guide on IDEA Local Educational Agency Maintenance of Effort, developed by CIFR in collaboration with IDC, to better understand the basic local MOE requirements stipulated in IDEA.