State Superintendent of Education: OSSE Stimulus Information and Guidance

OSSE Stimulus Information and Guidance

The American Recovery and Reinvestment ACT of 2009, provides approximately $100 billion for public education to save jobs, support states and school districts and advance reforms and improvements in early learning, K-12 and post-secondary education. The overall goals of the ARRA are to stimulate the economy and invest in education and other essential public services. Read the full text of the legislation*.

To date, the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) has received more than $128 million* in stimulus funds from federal agencies.*

General Guidance and Resources:

Recovery Funds for Education in the District of Columbia*
Ideas for Using ARRA Funds to Advance Education
US Department of Education’s ARRA Webinars
OSSE’s Frequently Asked Questions: Reporting Requirements (September 2009)*
Local Education Agency (LEA) ARRA Allocations (as of August 31, 2009)*

ARRA Program Resources:

Enhancing Education Through Technology Grant (Ed Tech)
IDEA Part B
IDEA Part C
McKinney-Vento
Title I, Part A
State Fiscal Stabilization Fund
Equipment Assistance Grants for School Food Authorities
Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Stimulus Information
Enhancing Education

Key Links:

US Department of Education
Recovery.gov
Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
District of Columbia’s Recovery Site
President Barack Obama’s Education Priorities

For more information, contact: education.recovery@dc.gov