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At the nexus of sound education policy and practice™
American Recovery & American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009Reinvestment Act of 2009
U.S. Department of Education
Stimulus Appropriations
ARRA HighlightsARRA Highlights
$77 billion in funding for “direct education programs”
$30.8 billion in funding for college affordability
Up to $33.6 billion in additional funding for school modernization
Duncan’s ChallengeDuncan’s Challenge
Flood the nation’s education system with unprecedented numbers of federal dollars fast, create new programs, stimulate change, and protect from waste, fraud, and abuse.
Some things you want to know Some things you want to know about ARRA…about ARRA…
A. When will the money begin flowing?
B. Who is eligible to receive education stimulus funds?
C. How do I get my share of the stimulus money?
Title I, Part A Title I, Part A (Targeted & EFIG)(Targeted & EFIG)
How much?$10 Billion
–$5 Billion for targeted–$5 Billion for incentive
Purpose:
To help children in poverty meet challenging state academic standards
Timelines:ED to rush to get money to SEAs, LEAs, and SchoolsIntended for 2009-2010 & 2010-2011 school years
Strings Attached:Congress ‘expects’ some of the funds to be used for early childhood programs and activities
Title I, Part A Title I, Part A (School Improvement Fund)(School Improvement Fund)
How much?$3 Billion
Purpose:
To assist schools identified for improvement, corrective action, and restructuring.
Timelines:ED to rush to get money to SEAs, LEAs, and SchoolsIntended for 2009-2010 & 2010-2011 school years
Strings Attached:Congress ‘directs’ 40 percent of the funds to be used for middle and high schools
Impact Aid ConstructionImpact Aid Construction
How much?$100 Million
–$60 million for 8007a–$40 million for competitive grants
Purpose:
Competitive grants for emergency repairs and modernization of school facilities
Timelines:No specific requirement in legislation
Strings Attached:‘Shovel ready’ projects
Enhancing Education Through Enhancing Education Through Technology (Title II-D)Technology (Title II-D)
How much?$650 Million
Purpose:
To improve student academic achievement through the use of technology
Timelines:Intended for 2009-2010 & 2010-2011 school years
Strings Attached:
High-Need Local Educational Agency
McKinney Vento Homeless McKinney Vento Homeless AssistanceAssistance
How much?$70 Million
Purpose:
Mitigate the effects of the economic crisis on homeless youth
Timelines:Intended for 2009-2010 & 2010-2011 school years
Strings Attached:
Segregation of homeless students is prohibited
Teacher Incentive FundTeacher Incentive FundHow much?$200 Million
Purpose:
To develop and implement performance-based teacher and principal compensation systems
Timelines:Not specifically specified in law
Strings Attached:
Compensation systems must consider gains in student achievement and classroom evaluations
IDEA, Part B (Sec. 611)IDEA, Part B (Sec. 611)
How much?$11.3 Billion
Purpose:
To assist States to provide special education and related services to children with disabilities
Timelines:Intended for 2009-2010 & 2010-2011 school years
Strings Attached:
Reporting requirements
IDEA, Part B Preschool Grants IDEA, Part B Preschool Grants (Sec. 619)(Sec. 619)
How much?$400 Million
Purpose:
To provide special education and related services to preschool age children with disabilities
Timelines:Intended for 2009-2010 & 2010-2011 school years
Strings Attached:
Reporting requirements
IDEA, Part C Infants and Toddlers IDEA, Part C Infants and Toddlers (Sec. 619)(Sec. 619)
How much?$500 Million
Purpose:
To provide early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families
Timelines:Intended for 2009-2010 & 2010-2011 school years
Voc/Rehab State GrantsVoc/Rehab State Grants
How much?$540 Million
Purpose:
Employment supports
Timelines:Not specifically specified in the law
Independent Living ProgramsIndependent Living Programs
How much?$140 Million
–$18.2M State Grants
–$87.5M Independent Living Centers
–$34.3M Older Blind
Purpose:
To supports projects that provide independent living services
Timelines:Not specifically specified in the law
Pell GrantsPell Grants
How much?$15.84 Billion
Purpose:
To allow for a maximum Pell Grant award $5,350
Timelines:For 2009-2010 school year
HEA Title II, Part AHEA Title II, Part A
How much?$100 Million
Purpose:
To make lasting changes in the ways teachers are recruited, prepared, licensed, and supported.
Timelines:Not specified in legislative history
Strings Attached:
New rules from recent HEA reauthorization
State Fiscal Stabilization FundState Fiscal Stabilization Fund
How much?$53.6 Billion
–Restoration (81.8%)–Government Services (18.2%)
Purpose:
Restoring state support for education and other government services.
Timelines:
Money likely to be distributed in two parts
Strings Attached:
Application and assurances by Governor and heaving reporting
Secretary’s Education FundsSecretary’s Education FundsInnovation FundInnovation Fund
How much?$5 Billion
–Incentive Fund –Innovation Fund ($650M)
Purpose:
Competitive grants to stimulate education reform
Timelines:
Grants for FY 2010
Strings Attached:
Application and assurances by Governor and heavy reporting
Secretary’s Education FundsSecretary’s Education FundsIncentive FundIncentive Fund
How much?$650 Million
Purpose:
Academic achievement recognition awards
Timelines:
Grants for FY 2010
Strings Attached:
Application and assurances by Governor and heavy reporting
Your ChallengeYour Challenge
Leverage “recovery funds” to stimulate improvements and innovation in education to significantly improve teaching and learning.
Contact us for more information…Contact us for more information…
M. René Islas Education Consulting Team,
Group Leader
Washington, DC office
Former Chief of Staff for the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education at U.S. Dept. of Education
202-312-7400
