The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires Pennsylvania to ensure that the total number of students assessed in each subject using the Pennsylvania Alternate System of Assessment (PASA) does not exceed one percent of the total number of all students in the state assessed on the statewide assessments. Each local education agency (LEA) must complete and submit the PASA 1.0 Percent Participation Threshold Justification to the Bureau of Special Education (BSE) if it anticipates that more than 1.0 percent of its students enrolled in grades 3-8 and 11 will be assessed using the PASA. A list of LEAs who anticipate exceeding the threshold will be made publicly available on the PDE website, in accordance with 34CFR 200.6 (c) (3) regulations. LEAs must also make the document publicly available upon request, removing any personally identifiable information. Tamaqua Area School District anticipates exceeding the 1.0 percent threshold for PASA participation for the 21-22 testing cycle. The necessary justification information has been submitted to the Bureau of Special Education. Questions on participation rates should be directed to the Director of Special Education at 570-668-1901 extension 2566.