While good in theory, SES had many implementation problems, 12 including low participation rates and lack of quality control.13 In some districts, there were scandals involving providers overcharging districts, hiring
tutors with criminal records, or violating
federal regulations.14 In all districts, SES siphoned off Title I funds, leaving less for other important Title I
programs.15 The
tutoring program was eventually phased out as the Department of Education began implementing «ESEA Flexibility,» 16 also known as waivers, and it was scrapped all together
under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).17