In addition, in October 2016, the
Department of Education issued new guidance on the Every Student Succeeds Act describing how funds from Title IV, Part A's Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants can help state and
local educational agencies provide all students with access to a well - rounded education.42 According to this guidance,
local educational agencies «may use funds for activities in social emotional learning, including interventions that
build resilience, self - control, empathy, persistence, and
other social and behavioral skills.»