ESEA Accountability Waivers
The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) applied to the United States Department of Education (USDE) for waivers of certain programmatic requirements of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). CDE submited a comprehensive waiver package to the USDE that will enable Colorado to use state-established school and district accountability criteria to meet federal requirements. CDE believes that the waivers will result in an accountability system that is stronger and more credible than the current dual accountability system and better serves the citizens of Colorado.