Attestations 2023-2024 TIA Funding Attestations

For local records only. Do not submit signed attestations to TEA. These attestations apply to districts receiving TIA funds for the 2023-24 school year. 

By clicking “Confirm” in SCOMS, the LEA agrees to all attestations below.

  • The LEA attests that all teachers eligible for designation were reported in the Class Roster Winter Submission or added through the dispute process, including teachers who are not teachers of record.
  • The LEA attests that all eligible designated teachers were reported at the correct campus(es).
  • The LEA attests that all designated teachers who generated an allotment were (or will be) employed and compensated for a creditable year of service in a teaching role during the 2023-24 school year.
  • The LEA attests that any disputes submitted prior to this confirmation were resolved.
  • The LEA attests that all fee reimbursement amounts (if applicable) are accurate.
  • The LEA attests that relevant business office personnel understand that allotment funding is sourced through the Foundation School Program (FSP), timelines for FSP payments, and LEA spending requirements for the funds.
  • The LEA attests that all allotment funds will be disbursed by 8/31/2024.
  • The LEA attests that that at least 90% of the Teacher Incentive Allotment funds received will be spent on teacher compensation (student-facing instructional positions) on the campus where the designated teacher works.
  • The LEA attests that no more than 10% of the Teacher Incentive Allotment funds received will be spent on costs associated with implementing Section 21.3521 (TIA) or costs related to supporting teachers in obtaining designations.
  • The LEA attests that it will comply with TEC §48.112 and TEC §21.3521.
  • The LEA attests to understanding that the agency can utilize general authority found in TEC §48.004, §48.270, and §48.272 to audit LEAs in their compliance with Texas Education Code and Texas Administrative Code.
  • The LEA attests to understanding that all documentation submitted to TEA concerning the Teacher Incentive Allotment constitutes public information subject to chapter 552 of the Government Code.