The Department creates the Education Leaders' Checklist to help school and district leaders meet a variety of federal and state requirements and responsibilities. The checklist is intended to provide general guidance and does not necessarily include every applicable requirement or consideration. The checklist and items in it may be updated as additional information becomes available.
Download the Checklist in Excel The checklist was last updated on September 1, 2026. Note: On 9/1/2026 the resource links and extension information were corrected for rows 107, 108, 109, and 123 (E-rate). The resource link for row 76 (Emergency Licensure) was also updated.
This checklist is intended to provide general guidance and may not include every applicable requirement or consideration. Items may be updated, revised, or supplemented as additional information becomes available.
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Last Updated: September 4, 2026