Contents Introduction What is SBR? SBR & the Components Component I Component III Component VII Component VIII Component X Component XI SBR & Models State (SEA) Responsibilities Local (LEA) Responsibilities

The re-authorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act by "No Child Left Behind" brings with it additional responsibilities for states in funding comprehensive school reform grants. Under the new regulations, state education agencies (SEAs) must analyze CSR program applications from local education agencies (LEAs) to ensure that they are grounded in scientifically based research or strong evidence, best practices, or sound professional judgment, and have been replicated in schools. Each of the 11 CSR components in a school's applications must include some supporting research or evidence of effectiveness.

A draft of the complete federal guidance for administering and applying for CSR funds, including other SEA responsibilities, is available at http://www.ed.gov/programs/compreform/legislation.html.