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

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jjcolor_small Thank you for visiting the Iowa Department of Education’s website. This site provides information and updates about the ARRA of 2009 as it relates to Iowa schools.

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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.

We in education 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.

The success of the education part of the ARRA will depend on the shared commitment and responsibility of superintendents, principals, school board members, teachers, parents, and students.

At this time of great opportunity, we must be responsible in our actions, wise in our decisions, and clear in our intentions to help all Iowa students achieve success.


Funding for Schools/AEAs (Allocations & Grants)

State Fiscal Stabilization Fund:

icon ARRA Allocations: State Fiscal Stabilization Professional Development Funds

icon ARRA Allocations: State Fiscal Stabilization Funds (FY10)

icon ARRA Allocations: State Fiscal Stabilization Funds (FY09)

icon ARRA – September Payment/Earned Interest


Title I, Part A:

icon ARRA Allocations: Title I 2009-2010

Special Education ( IDEA , Part B):

icon ARRA Local Education Agency 09-10 Word 97-2003

icon LEA 09-10 Payment Schedule ARRA Part B

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

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

icon ARRA_IDEA Part B 619 Early Childhood Special Education (AEA)

Early ACCESS (IDEA, Part C ):

icon ARRA Allocations: IDEA Part C

Nutrition Programs:

icon ARRA Food Service Equipment Assistance Grant Awardees

School Construction Bonds:

Qualified School Construction Bonds (QSCB)

Qualified Zone Academy Bonds (QZABs)

 

Click Here for Account Codes for School Districts and AEAs

Source/Project 4011 School Lunch Equipment Grants Stabilization (CFDA 10.579)

Source/Project 4012 Head Start Stabilization (CFDA TBA)

Source/Project 4021 Statewide Data Systems (CFDA 84.384)

Source/Project 4023 Education Technology State Grants (CFDA 84.386)

Source/Project 4024 Education of Homeless Children and Youth (CFDA 84.387)

Source/Project 4025 Title I School Improvement Stabilization (CFDA 84.388)

Source/Project 4026 Title I Basic LEA Grants Stabilization (CFDA 84.389)

Source/Project 4027 Title I Basic Set Aside Stabilization (CFDA TBA)

Source/Project 4031 Special Education - Grants to States (Part B - Section 611) (CFDA 84.391)

Source/Project 4032 Special Education - Preschool Grants (Part B - Section 619) (CFDA 84.392)

Source/Project 4033 Special Education - Grants for Infants and Families (Part C) (CFDA 84.393)

Source/Project 4034 State Fiscal Stabilization Fund - Education State Grants (State Aid) (CFDA 84.394)

Source/Project 4035 State Fiscal Stabilization Fund - Education State Grants (Teacher Professional Development) (CFDA 84.394)

Source/Project 4036 State Fiscal Stabilization Fund - Education State Grants (Instructional Support) (CFDA 84.394)

Source/Project 4037 State Fiscal Stabilization Fund - Education State Grants (Received through an LEA in another State) (CFDA 84.394)

Code expenditures identifying how the FY2009-10 reduction of special education Maintenance of Effort (MOE) to be expended on ESEA purposes was used, to project code 3308.

 

How Funds Are Used (Guidance & Applications)

Reporting Requirements

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

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

Title I, Part A

icon Application for ARRA Funds Under Title I, Part A

icon Directions for Within District Targeting Funds Worksheet - Including ARRA Funds

icon 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

icon ARRA Guidance (Iowa): State Fiscal Stabilization Funds

Title I, Part A

icon ARRA Guidance (Iowa): Title I Part A

Special Education (IDEA, Part B)

icon ARRA Guidance (Iowa): IDEA Part B

icon ARRA Special Education IDEA Part B Presentation

Early ACCESS (IDEA, Part C)

icon ARRA Guidance (Iowa): IDEA Part C

icon ARRA Part B & C Presentation

icon 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, 2009.

  • 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.



Questions & Answers

The Iowa Department of Education ( DE ) has provided answers to frequently asked questions. In addition, questions may be submitted to the DE through this feature.


Resources

Iowa's Economic Recovery: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

Education Department: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

Contacts

State Fiscal Stabilization Funds
Jeff Berger
Iowa Department of Education 515-281-3968
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Title I, Part A
Paul Cahill
Iowa Department of Education
515-281-3944
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Part B
Dennis Dykstra
Iowa Department of Education
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Steve Crew
Iowa Department of Education
515-281-6285
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Part C
LauraBelle Sherman-Proehl
Iowa Department of Education
515-242-6018
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Nutrition Programs
Patti Harding
Iowa Department of Education
515-281-5676
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School Construction Bond Programs
Gary Schwartz
Iowa Department of Education
515-281-4743
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