CREC Support for Member Districts

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) provides approximately $100 billion for education, creating a historic opportunity to save hundreds of thousands of jobs, support states and school districts, and advance reforms and improvements that will create long-lasting results for our students and our nation including early learning, K-12, and post-secondary education.

In an effort to support our member districts, CREC has organized the resources below to assist in the dissemination of information about this important piece of legislation. Also, we have organized a Calendar of Events to highlight important discussions here at CREC and throughout the state as well as some initial application dates. Please return often as we will consistently update the calendar to keep you informed of events and new information.

Overview of the Fund Sources

Three primary sources of ARRA funds are available to states:

• Title I A (Part 1 & 2):$ 70.8 million (Education of the Disadvantaged)
• CREC received $352,205 in ARRA funds from this category
• Title I A (Part 3):$ 24.7 million (School Improvement)
• Title II D (50%):$ 4.7 million (Technology Education)
• IDEA B: (611: Children with Disabilities) $132.9 million
• IDEA B: (619:Preschool) $5.1 million
• McKinney-Vento:(Homeless Children) $0.2 million

ARRA – American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

Calendar of Events

April 15 – Commissioner’s Stakeholder Meeting
Location: CREC – 4:00 – 7:00

May 4 – Regional District Meeting
Location: CREC Central - from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in Rooms 1 & 2