Stimulus Funding
President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) into law on February 17th. What do you need to know about ARRA?
First, if you need some background information, here are two excellent starting points that will provide a overview of ARRA. Click here to read an overview of the law prepared by the U.S. Department of Education. Some readers may also be interested in a Questions and Answers document prepared by the Council for Exceptional Children.
The ARRA contains more than $100 billion in direct education funding for the next two fiscal years. Under the ARRA, the IDEA funds are provided under three authorities: $11.3 billion is available under Part B Grants to States; $400 million is available under Part B Preschool Grants; and $500 million is available under Part C Grants for Infants and Families. Click here to read a summary of the impact of ARRA in special education that will be dispursed to states via IDEA funding mechanisms.
To search for the amount of funding allocated to your state or school district, use the interactive tool Fund Finder at the Education Recovery and Reinvestment Center.