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Released June 24th, 2011:
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - Infrastructure Investment - Section 1511 Certification - Bremerton School District
Released June 24th, 2011:
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - Infrastructure Investment - Section 1511 Certification - Elma School District
Released March 14th, 2011:
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - Infrastructure Investment - Section 1511 Certification - Othello School District
Released March 8th, 2011:
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - Infrastructure Investment - Section 1511 Certification - Monroe School District
Released March 12th, 2010: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - Infrastructure Investment - Section
1511 Certification - Centralia School District
Released March 12th, 2010: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - Infrastructure Investment - Section 1511
Certification - Chehalis School District
Released October 6, 2009: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - Infrastructure Investment - Section 1511 Certification - Royal School District
Released October 6, 2009: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - Infrastructure Investment - Section 1511 Certification - Ephrata School District
Released September 2, 2009:
Using ARRA Funds Provided
Through Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to
Drive School Reform and Improvement (PDF)
Released June 22, 2009:
Implementing Guidance for the Reports on Use of Funds Pursuant to the American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (PDF)
Released April 13, 2009: Modifications to questions in the April 2009 guidance on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Part B (PDF)
How much of the ARRA is available for Special Education?
The breakdown for Washington state is $221,357,461 in IDEA Part B funds for students ages 3-21 and $8,475,569 for students ages 3-5 for the biennia.
What is the intention of the funding?
The intention of the funding is to help districts mitigate the affect of the recent reduction in state and local revenues and improve student achievement. Official guidance is pending, but is expected within the next week.
How will these funds be allocated?
The state will be using the current allocation model and formulas to allocate 100% of the stimulus formula funding to school districts.
What is the estimated funding per pupil?
Although IDEA funding is not provided on a per pupil basis, our best estimate is approximately $1800 per student and $900 increase for 3-5 year olds.
How does this affect MOE?
Current Maintenance of Effort rules apply including all MOE exceptions currently identified in federal and state regulations.
Is there an allowable exception for the amount of the increase in IDEA funding?
Current regulations call for any fiscal year in which the federal allocation received exceeds the federal allocation received in the previous year, a district may reduce the level of state and local expenditures by not more than 50% of the increase.
Who should I contact if I want more information?
IDEA questions: IDEArecoverycomments@ed.gov.
Preliminary information about each State’s IDEA allocation: Department of Education.
In addition, you may contact us at the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction by e-mail, rudi.bertschi@k12.wa.us, or by telephone at (360) 725-6368.
Funds for Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (PDF):Guidance from the U.S. Department of Education.
Funds for Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (PDF): Guidance from the U.S. Department of Education.
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