Special Education Funding
Significant Recovery Act funding was provided for services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This funding helps schools improve teaching, learning, and academic achievements for children with disabilities. For example, funds could be used for assistive technology devices, programs to develop job placements for disabled youth, or to develop the capacity of school programs to serve disabled children.

Funding Targeted to Low Income Students
The Recovery Act provides additional funding for Title 1 programs, which helps economically disadvantaged students who may be at risk for not meeting academic standards. Funds could be used to expand reading and math services for eligible students, implementing a summer school or extended day program to provide additional instruction time, or for intensive professional development for teachers.

State Fiscal Stabilization Funds (SFSF)
Recovery Act SFSF funds will supplement state funds for Basic Education Funding. Together, these two funding sources will provide $5.7 billion for basic education needs in fiscal year 2010-11. Funds are largely used at the discretion of each school district, most often to maintain programs, curriculum and staff.

Revision: 2010-03-10