Stimulus Package Information - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)

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• Latest Update
• Webinars
• Funding for Schools (Allocations & Grants)
• Account Codes for School Districts and AEAs
• How Funds Are Used (Guidance)
• Waivers, Title I, Part A
• Reporting, Title I, Part A
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Latest Update

This webpage provides information and updates about the ARRA of 2009 as it relates to Iowa schools.

The ARRA provides funds for specific areas of education to be distributed by states. These funds are anticipated to be available for two fiscal years.

Educators must clearly understand the principles and assurances of the ARRA and our role in the federal stimulus package. This includes spending funds quickly to save and create jobs; improving student achievement through school improvement reform; and ensuring transparency, reporting, and accountability.

 

Funding for Schools/AEAs (Allocations & Grants)

State Fiscal Stabilization Fund:

ARRA Allocations: State Fiscal Stabilization Education Funds - FY 2011

ARRA Allocations: State Fiscal Stabilization Government Services Funds - FY 2011

ARRA Allocations: State Fiscal Stabilization Professional Development Funds

ARRA Allocations: State Fiscal Stabilization Funds (FY10)

ARRA Allocations: State Fiscal Stabilization Funds (FY09)

ARRA – September Payment/Earned Interest

Title I, Part A:

ARRA Allocations: Title I 2009-2010

Special Education ( IDEA , Part B):

ARRA Local Education Agency 09-10 Word 97-2003

LEA 09-10 Payment Schedule ARRA Part B

ARRA Allocations: IDEA Part B (LEAs) Updated May 1)

ARRA Allocations: IDEA Part B (AEAs) (Updated April 27)

ARRA_IDEA Part B 619 Early Childhood Special Education (AEA)

Early ACCESS (IDEA, Part C):

ARRA Allocations: IDEA Part C

Nutrition Programs:

ARRA Food Service Equipment Assistance Grant Awardees

School Construction Bonds:

Qualified School Construction Bonds (QSCB)

Qualified Zone Academy Bonds (QZABs)

 

 

How Funds Are Used (Guidance & Applications)

Reporting Requirements

ARRA Quarterly Reporting Instructions - ARRA Reporting Requirements Training Video and Information

ARRA Reporting Requirements Overview - Presented at the Iowa Association of School Board's Fiscal Conference on July 15, 2009.

Title I, Part A

Application for ARRA Funds Under Title I, Part A

Directions for Within District Targeting Funds Worksheet - Including ARRA Funds

Guidance to LEAs Regarding ARRA Application for Funds Under Title I, Part A

 

Webinars

The Iowa Department of Education is hosting a series of Webinars regarding American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding for local and regional education agencies. Recorded versions of the live events are posted following the original webcast. Click here to view the Department's ARRA Webinars.

 

State Fiscal Stabilization Funds

ARRA Guidance (Iowa): State Fiscal Stabilization Funds

Title I, Part A

ARRA Guidance (Iowa): Title I Part A

Special Education (IDEA, Part B)

ARRA Guidance (Iowa): IDEA Part B

ARRA Special Education IDEA Part B Presentation

Early ACCESS (IDEA, Part C)

ARRA Guidance (Iowa): IDEA Part C

ARRA Part B & C Presentation

ARRA Part C Guidance for AEAs

 

Waivers, Title I, Part A

The Iowa Department of Education has received permission from the US Department of Education to grant waivers to Iowa’s local school districts. Local school districts may now apply for the waivers directly from the Iowa Department of Education. Information regarding the LEA waiver application process is available on the Iowa Department of Education website under Title I, Part A. Sample letters for each waiver request are provided there.

LEAs interested in applying for any waiver should "personalize" the application letter and submit on district letterhead. Forward the waiver application letter(s) to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or the address on the letter by November 16, 2010.

• Waiver of Title I, Part A Statutory and Regulatory Requirements Related to SES and Public School Choice - Approval of identified LEAs and schools as SES providers. This provision prohibits an SEA from approving as a provider of SES a school identified for improvement, corrective action, or restructuring or an LEA identified for improvement or corrective action.(34 C.F.R. § 200.47(b)(1)(iv)(A),(B).
  See the waiver.
  Apply for this waiver.

• Waivers Related to Title I, Part A ARRA Funds - An LEA’s obligation to spend an amount equal to at least 20 percent of its FY 2009 Title I, Part A, Subpart 2 allocation on transportation for public school choice and on SES (20 percent obligation) (ESEA section 1116(b)(10); 34 C.F.R. § 200.48).
  See the waiver.
  Apply for this waiver.

• Waivers Related to Title I, Part A ARRA Funds - The responsibility of a school in improvement to spend 10 percent of its Title I, Part A funds on professional development. (ESEA section 1116(b)(3)(A)(iii); 34 C.F.R. § 200.41.(c)(5).
  See the waiver.
  Apply for this waiver.
  

• Waivers Related to Title I, Part A ARRA Funds - The responsibility of an LEA in improvement to spend 10 percent of its FY 2009 Title I, Part A, Subpart 2 allocation on professional development. (ESEA section 1116(c)(7)(A)(iii); 34 C.F.R. § 200.52(a)(3)(iii).
  See the waiver.
  Apply for this waiver.
  

• Waivers Related to Title I, Part A ARRA Funds - The responsibility of an LEA to calculate the per-pupil amount for SES based on its FY 2009 Title I, Part A, Subpart 2 allocation (per-pupil amount for SES). (ESEA section 1116(e)(6); 34 C.F.R. § 200.48(c).
  See the waiver.
  Apply for this waiver.
  

• Waivers Related to Title I, Part A ARRA Funds - The prohibition on an SEA’s ability to grant to its LEAs waivers of the carryover limitation more that once every three years. (ESEA section 1127(b).
  See the waiver.
  Apply for this waiver.