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Alabama

• Alabama State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Application and Approval
• Alabama state certification letter
• Alabama state Recovery site
• Council of State Governments summary of Recovery information on Alabama
• Alabama Department of Education
• Alabama Department of Education Recovery site
• Alabama Title I LEA estimates from the U.S. Department of Education
• Estimated additional allocations to LEAs for ESEA, Title I-A; and IDEA, Part B, Section 611, according to the H.R. 1 Conference Agreement
• Local news media
  • "Education Leaders Meet in Montgomery," Fox 6 News, March 23, 2009
  • "Stimulus Funds Will Likely Save Education Jobs," Dothan Eagle, April 6, 2009
  • "USA to Receive $20.8 Million From Federal Stimulus," Vanguard, University of South Alabama, April 13, 2009
  • "Ala. Senate Passes Job-Saving Education Budget," Charleston Daily Mail, April 21, 2009
  • "Final Work on the Education Budget Begins," Northport Gazette, April 22, 2009
  • "More School Proration Possible," The Gadsden Times, July 4, 2009
  • Mobile County: "Mobile County, Alabama, Adopts IBM Analytics for Stimulus Reporting," Information Management Online, July 13, 2009
• U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor LEA Report
• U.S. Senate Democratic Policy Committee Report

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Alaska

• Alaska State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Application and Approval
• Alaska state certification letter
• Alaska state Recovery site
• Council of State Governments summary of Recovery information on Alaska
• Alaska Department of Education and Early Development
• Alaska Title I LEA estimates from the U.S. Department of Education
• Economic Stimulus key state deadlines (draft, 3/6/09)
• Local news media
  • "Young: Embrace Federal Education Money," Fort Mill Times, April 7, 2009
  • Juneau: "School Board Prods Palin to Accept Education Stimulus Money," Juneau Empire, April 8, 2009
  • Kenai Peninsula: "School District Offered Stimulus Money," KSRM, July 9, 2009
• U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor LEA Report
• U.S. Senate Democratic Policy Committee Report

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Arizona

• Arizona State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Application and Approval
• Arizona state certification letter
• Arizona state Recovery site
• Council of State Governments summary of Recovery information on Arizona
• Arizona Department of Education
• Arizona Title I LEA estimates from the U.S. Department of Education
• Arizona State University: Federal Economic Stimulus Plan: PreK–12 Education Analysis
• Local news media
  • "Stimulus Money Will Boost EV Job Training," East Valley Tribune, March 10, 2009
  • "Educators Present Stimulus Wish List," The Arizona Republic, March 21, 2009
  • Southeast Valley: "Federal Stimulus Money for Southeast Valley Districts," Arizona Republic, April 2, 2009
  • Tempe: "Tempe Schools to Get $3.7 Million in Stimulus Money," The Arizona Republic, April 2, 2009
  • "Educators Present Stimulus Wish List," The Arizona Republic, March 21, 2009
  • "Education Groups Slam Schools Chief Over Criticism of Layoff Notices," AZCentral.com, April 10, 2009
  • "Forum: Stimulus Not Enough to Spur Full Green Transition for Arizona Economy," Phoenix Business Journal, April 10, 2009
  • "It’s Too Soon for Districts to Panic Over Budgets," The Arizona Republic, April 12, 2009
  • "Brewer Seeks Funds for Education," Mohave Valley News, May 24, 2009
  • "Brewer Finally Applies for Fed Stimulus Money," Inside Tucson Business, May 29, 2009
  • "25,000 Students in State Homeless; Up 18% in Year," The Arizona Republic, July 4, 2009
  • "State Schools to Get Double Stimulus Funds," East Valley Tribune, July 16, 2009
  • "Officials Hope for Stimulus Money Before School Starts," Eastern Arizona Courier, July 20, 2009
  • "Yuma School Officials Unsure of Stimulus Outcome," Yuma Sun, July 17, 2009
• U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor LEA Report
• U.S. Senate Democratic Policy Committee Report

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Arkansas

• Arkansas State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Application and Approval
• Arkansas state certification letter
• Arkansas state Recovery site
• Council of State Governments summary of Recovery information on Arkansas
• Arkansas Department of Education
• Arkansas Department of Education Recovery site
• Arkansas Title I LEA estimates from the U.S. Department of Education
• Local news media
  • Baxter County: "Local Schools Plan for Stimulus Funds," Baxter Bulletin, April 8, 2009
  • "Stimulus Money to AR Education," KARK 4 News, April 10, 2009
  • "Education Officials Announce Stimulus Rules," Today’s THV, April 11, 2009
  • "Stimulus Dollars Solidified for Local Schools," KFSM, April 21, 2009
  • "Education Stimulus Money Released," Today’s THV, April 22, 2009
  • "Update: Tracking Education Stimulus Money," Today’s THV, April 29, 2009
  • Fort Smith: "Schools Anticipate Stimulus Spending," Fort Smith Times Record, April 26, 2009
  • "What to Do With All That Money?" The News, May 1, 2009
  • "School Districts Eyeing Ways to Spend Federal Stimulus," Northwest Arkansas Times, May 3, 2009
  • "Schools Thinking Outside the Box," Arkansas Democrat Gazette, May 17, 2009
  • Conway: "Conway School Board Approves Stimulus Spending Plan," Log Cabin Democrat, June 5, 2009
  • "Springdale: Stimulus Funding Benefits Schools," Arkansas Democrat Gazette, June 17, 2009
  • Fort Smith: "School OKs Plan to Spend Stimulus," Southwest Times Record, June 23, 2009
  • Washington County: "Stimulating Education: Springdale, Fayetteville Schools Get Biggest Chunk of County’s Stimulus Funding," Northwest Arkansas Times, July 12, 2009
  • Van Buren: "Van Buren OKs Stimulus Funds Spending," Southwest Times Record, July 25, 2009
• U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor LEA Report
• U.S. Senate Democratic Policy Committee Report

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California

• California State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Application, Amendments, and Approval
• California state certification letter
• California state Recovery site
• Council of State Governments summary of Recovery information on California
• California Department of Education
• California Department of Education Recovery site
  • American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Pre-K–12 Education (PowerPoint, May 6, 2009)
• California Department of Education: ARRA News Release
• California Title I LEA estimates from the U.S. Department of Education
• LEA Applications for State Fiscal Stabilization Funds
• California ARRA legislation on staterecovery.org
• Local news media
  • "Backfilling Cuts? Not at the State Level," The Quick and the Ed (Education Sector blogpost, March 26, 2009)
  • "Stimulus Money Unlikely to Save Teachers’ Jobs," Santa Cruz Sentinel, March 22, 2009
  • "State Schools Chief Impressed With 'Bold' Federal Thinking," Hanford Sentinel, March 10, 2009
  • Superintendent Jack O'Connell's letter to congressional delegation: Federal Economic Stimulus Package and Pre-Kindergarten Through Twelfth Grade Education
  • San Mateo County: "Stimulus Funds Could Flow to San Mateo County School Districts Next Month," San Mateo County Times, April 6, 2009
  • Marin County: "School Windfall of $5.4 Million Has a Hitch," Marin Independent Journal, April 5, 2009
  • "Gov Schwarzenegger Releases Education Stimulus Funds," Salinas Californian, April 9, 2009
  • Sacramento: "Sacramento-area Schools to Soon See Stimulus Aid," Sacramento Bee, April 12, 2009
  • Whittier: "Whittier Schools Move Quickly to Get Their Share of Stimulus Funds," Whittier Daily News, April 20, 2009
  • "Local Districts Line Up for Federal Stimulus Dollars," Pasadena Star News, April 20, 2009
  • "Education Stimulus Funds to Aid Cal State, UC Systems," Los Angeles Times, April 19, 2009
  • "Web Site Details Lake County’s Stimulus Money," Lake County News, April 25, 2009
  • Orange County: "Stimulus Funds Won’t Avert Massive Layoffs, Educators Say," OCRegister, April 29, 2009
  • "Schools Get Federal Stimulus Funding," Oroville Mercury-Register, May 4, 2009
  • "Special Education and Low-Income Schools Get $1.2 Billion," Contra Costa Times, May 5, 2009
  • "School Beat: How to Spend SFUSD’s Stimulus Money," Beyond Chron, May 7, 2009
  • "Millions Headed to County Schools, but Spending Decisions on Hold," San Jose Mercury News, May 11, 2009
  • "Mt. Diablo School Board to Vote on Final Layoffs Today," San Jose Mercury News, May 12, 2009
  • "Federal Stimulus Money Buoys Schools," San Diego Union-Tribune, May 12, 2009
  • "Pasadena Area Schools to Get $21 Million in Stimulus Funding," Pasadena Star-News, May 11, 2009
  • Berkeley: "Berkeley Unified Gets $2.4 Million in Stimulus Funds to Offset Budget Cuts," The Berkeley Daily Planet, May 14, 2009
  • "If State Cuts Too Deep, It Loses Stimulus Funds," San Francisco Chronicle, May 14, 2009
  • "South Bay Schools Reap Federal Stimulus Funds—And Face Losing More in State Funds," San Jose Mercury News, May 14, 2009
  • "U.S. Schools Chief: State Longshot for Stimulus," San Francisco Chronicle, May 23, 2009
  • "Teachers Get Stimulus Aid, Add Gripes," Contra Costa Times, May 22, 2009
  • "U.S. Education Secretary in California on First Official Visit," Los Angeles Times, May 22, 2009
  • Vista: "Stimulus Funds Help District to Bridge Gap," San Diego Union Tribune, June 21, 2009
  • Berkeley: "More Cuts on the Way for School District, Adult Education," Berkeley Daily Planet, June 22, 2009
  • "Schools Not Entirely Aided by Next Stimulus," Chico Enterprise-Record, June 28, 2009
  • "California Budget Proposal Endangers Stimulus Funds for Education," The Washington Independent, July 10, 2009
  • "Stimulus Dollars Helping Local Schools Through State Budget Crunch," The Record Searchlight, July 17, 2009 
  • "‘Great News for California Schools,’ Says Romero of Decision to Accelerate Stimulus Funding," California Chronicle, August 6, 2009
  • "Schools Receiving Another $71.6 Million in Stimulus Funds," Orange County Register, August 6, 2009
• U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor LEA Report
• U.S. Senate Democratic Policy Committee Report

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Colorado

• Colorado State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Application and Approval
• Colorado state certification letter
• Colorado state Recovery site
  • The American Reinvestment and Recovery Act: What It Means for Colorado
• Council of State Governments summary of Recovery information on Colorado
• Colorado Department of Education
• Colorado Department of Education: ARRA information
• Colorado Title I LEA estimates from the U.S. Department of Education
• Governor Ritter Establishes Colorado Economic Recovery Accountability Board
• State Board of Education Hears Update on Federal Stimulus Package
• Local news media
  • "Stimulus Cash for Colorado Schools Comes With a Catch," Rocky Mountain News, January 29, 2009
  • "U.S. Schools Chief Says Kids Need More Class Time," Associated Press, April 8, 2009
  • "College Students Fight Higher Ed Budget Cuts," Examiner.com, April 6, 2009
  • "Ritter to Use Federal Stimulus for Education," Examiner.com, March 25, 2009
  • "Ritter Sign Bills to Help State Win Education Stimulus Money," TheDenverChannel.com, May 21, 2009
  • "State Formally Seeks Stimulus Money for Education," The Denver Post, May 30, 2009
  • Delta: "Federal Stimulus Funds Directed to Title 1, Special Education," Delta County Independent, June 24, 2009
  • "Ritter Wins Education Post, but Considers Education Cuts, Too," State Bill Colorado, July 20, 2009
  • "Colorado Schools Get Stimulus Grants for Services to Homeless Kids," Denver Business Journal, August 5, 2009
• U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor LEA Report
• U.S. Senate Democratic Policy Committee Report

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Connecticut

• Connecticut State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Application and Approval
• Connecticut state certification letter
• Connecticut state Recovery site
• Connecticut State Department of Education
• Council of State Governments summary of Recovery information on Connecticut
• Connecticut Title I LEA estimates from the U.S. Department of Education
• Local news media
  • "Federal Stimulus Funds Will Help Stabilize Local School District Operations" (Education Commissioner’s Update, March 9, 2009)
  • "Connecticut School Officials See Possible Flaws in Federal Stimulus Aid," Hartford Courant, March 18, 2009
  • "Stimulus Funds Are Wildcard in Local Budgets," The Day, May 25, 2009
  • "District 13 to Receive Roughly $440,000 in Stimulus for Special Education," Town Times, June 2, 2009
  • "$800,000 in Stimulus Funds to Help Local Schools Upgrade Cafeterias," Connecticut Plus, July 13, 2009
  • Greenwich: "Greenwich School District Unveils Stimulus Plan," Greenwich Time, August 5, 2009
• U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor LEA Report
• U.S. Senate Democratic Policy Committee Report

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Delaware

• Delaware State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Application and Approval
• Delaware state certification letter
• Delaware state Recovery site
  • Stimulus Calendar of Events
  • Weekly Stimulus Updates
  • Stimulus Suggestion Box Meetings. List of dates and locations where Delaware citizens can meet with Lieutenant Governor Matt Denn to suggest specific stimulus projects.
• Council of State Governments summary of Recovery information on Delaware
• Delaware Department of Education
• Delaware Title I LEA estimates from the U.S. Department of Education
• Local news media
  • "Thanks to Stimulus Funds, Classroom Cuts Won’t Sting," The News Journal, June 23, 2009
• U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor LEA Report
• U.S. Senate Democratic Policy Committee Report

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District of Columbia

• District of Columbia State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Application and Approval
• District of Columbia certification letter
• District of Columbia Recovery site
• Council of State Governments summary of Recovery information on the District of Columbia
• DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education
• DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education Recovery site
  • Title I, Part A: Recovery Information
• District of Columbia Title I LEA estimates from the U.S. Department of Education
• District of Columbia Recovery site
• Local news media
  • "DC Receives Nearly $90 Million in Stimulus Funds," Examiner.com, May 23, 2009
  • "Alexandria to Pitch for Early Education Funds," Washington Examiner, June 7, 2009
• U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor LEA Report
• U.S. Senate Democratic Policy Committee Report

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Florida

• Florida State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Application and Approval
• Florida state certification letter
• Florida state Recovery site
• Council of State Governments summary of Recovery information on Florida
• Florida Department of Education
  • Florida Department of Education Recovery site
  • Florida Department of Education Bureau of School Improvement
    • Differentiated Accountability (DA) Bill FAQs. Addresses ways that the FDE is using SFSF monies with the DA pilot initiative.
    • Draft 2009–2010 Matrix on Strategies and Support for Differentiated Accountability
• Florida Title I LEA estimates from the U.S. Department of Education
• Local news media
  • "Florida Education Stimulus Waiver Delayed," Associated Press, April 2, 2009
  • "Governor Crist Meets With Tampa Bay Area Business Leaders, Visits Middle School," WCTV, April 13, 2009
  • "Stimulus Money for Schools Will Push Budget Deadline," Florida Times-Union, April 16, 2009
  • "Florida Is Counting on $2 Billion in Stimulus Cash, but Hasn’t Applied for It," St. Petersburg Times, April 23, 2009
  • "Lawmaker Says Crist Should Take Action on Stimulus Money," Tampa Tribune, April 22, 2009
  • "Delay in Applying for Stimulus Funds Called Strategic by Education Commissioner," St. Petersburg Times, April 22, 2009
  • "After Criticism, Florida Applies for Stimulus Money for Schools," Tampa Bay Online, April 27, 2009
  • Alachua: "Schools Waiting on Stimulus," Gainesville Sun, May 7, 2009
  • "Billions in Stimulus Dollars on the Way to Florida Public Schools," Orlando Sentinel, May 11, 2009
  • "Florida Receives Waiver for Education Stimulus Dollars," WCTV, May 11, 2009
  • "Grayson: Feds Approve Education Stimulus Bucks," Orlando Sentinel, May 11, 2009
  • "Florida to Receive $1.8 Billion in Stimulus Funds," Miami Herald, May 12, 2009
  • "State Gets Waiver; Education Stimulus on Its Way," Daily Commercial, May 13, 2009
  • "Schools Fear Life After Stimulus," The Tampa Tribune, May 21, 2009
  • "Federal Stimulus Money Saves Jobs in Palm Beach County School District," Sun-Sentinel.com, May 26, 2009
  • Broward County: "The Stimulus Money Broward Schools Didn’t Want," Sun-Sentinel.com, June 24, 2009
  • "Federal Stimulus Dollars Helping Save Thousands Jobs of Florida Teachers," WMBB-TV, July 15, 2009
  • Bay District: "Stimulus Money to Boost Services for Disabled Students," The News Herald, July 17, 2009
• U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor LEA Report
• U.S. Senate Democratic Policy Committee Report

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Georgia

• Georgia State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Application and Approval
• Georgia state certification letter
• Georgia state Recovery site
• Council of State Governments summary of Recovery information on Georgia
• Georgia Department of Education
• Georgia Title I LEA estimates from the U.S. Department of Education
• Local news media
  • Hall County: "Stimulus Dollars Could Rehire Hall Teachers," Access North Georgia, April 13, 2009
  • Franklin County: "BOE Cuts to Bone: No Loss of Jobs," Franklin County Citizen and The News Leader, April 16, 2009
  • "Schools to Start Getting Stimulus Money Soon," Gainesville Times, April 29, 2009
  • "Perdue, Education Groups at Odds on Stimulus Cash," The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, April 24, 2009
  • "Richmond Schools Thought Stimulus Funds Would Be More," Augusta Chronicle, April 24, 2009
  • "Feds to Track Georgia’s Stimulus Spending," The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, May 26, 2009
  • "Georgia Plots Trail for Federal Stimulus Money," The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, June 7, 2009
  • "Education Data System Key to Additional Federal Stimulus Money," The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, July 13, 2009
  • "State Leaders Evaluate Federal Stimulus Impact in Ga.," 13WMAZ, July 31, 2009
• U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor LEA Report
• U.S. Senate Democratic Policy Committee Report

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Hawaii

• Hawaii State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Application and Approval
• Hawaii state certification letter
• Hawaii state Recovery site
• Council of State Governments summary of Recovery information on Hawaii
• Hawai'i Department of Education
• Hawaii Title I LEA estimates from the U.S. Department of Education
• U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor LEA Report
• U.S. Senate Democratic Policy Committee Report

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Idaho

• Idaho State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Application and Approval
• Idaho state certification letter
• Idaho state Recovery site
• Council of State Governments summary of Recovery information on Idaho
• Idaho Department of Education: Luna Visits White House
• Idaho State Department of Education
• Funding requests for higher education
• Idaho Title I LEA estimates from the U.S. Department of Education
• Key dates within the Stimulus
• Idaho Legislature Gets Stimulus Lesson
• Idaho Legislative Session Shifts Gears Over Possibility of Stimulus Cash
• Governor’s Stimulus Executive Committee Proposal
• Local news media
  • "Feds Ask Idaho to Return $85M in Education Stimulus," KTVB, May 7, 2009
• U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor LEA Report
• U.S. Senate Democratic Policy Committee Report

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Illinois

• State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Application and Approval
• Illinois state certification letter
• Illinois state Recovery site
  • Suggest a project
• Council of State Governments summary of Recovery information on Illinois
• Illinois State Board of Education
• Illinois State Board of Education Recovery site
  • Brief Description of Illinois and ARRA Funding
  • ISBE PowerPoint of March 31, 2009, on ARRA in PDF format
  • Special Message from Superintendent Koch, April 3, 2009
  • ARRA IDEA Funds Letter of Intent
  • ARRA Title I Letter of Intent
  • ARRA webinar of May 1, 2009
  • ARRA Title I, Part A, Allowable Uses
  • IDEA, Part B, Grants
  • Title I, Part A, Application and Amendment Instructions
  • PowerPoint from Illinois Program Accounting Manual and A-133 Single Audits—Webinar (May 15, 2009)
• Illinois Title I LEA estimates from the U.S. Department of Education
• Local news media
  • "Tracking Stimulus Money for Education," Eight Forty-Eight, Chicago Public Radio, March 24, 2009 (audio file)
  • "Ill. Gets $3B for Education in Stimulus Money," Chicago Tribune, March 30, 2009
  • "Illinois to Track Students’ School Progress," Chicago Tribune, April 7, 2009
  • "Stimulus Funds to Improve Struggling CPS Schools, Huberman Says," Medill Reports, April 14, 2009
  • "State’s Schools to Get $3 Billion in Federal Stimulus Funds," Chicago Sun-Times, April 14, 2009
  • "Schools Will Get Stimulus Funds, State Payments," City Room [radio series], April 15, 2009, Chicago Public Radio (audio file)
  • "Ill. Schools Get $1.4 Billion in Federal Stimulus," Chicago Tribune, April 20, 2009
  • Chester: "Stimulus Money Comes With Specifications on How Money Is to Be Spent," The Randolph County Herald-Tribune, April 30, 2009
  • "Illinois Q-C Schools Start to See First Influx of Stimulus Dollars," Quad City Times, May 17, 2009
  • Evanston: "Local Stimulus Funds for Education under Scrutiny," Daily Northwestern, May 29, 2009
  • "Illinois Education Funding: Duncan Says Illinois on Better Track to Get Education Stimulus," Chicago Tribune, June 20, 2009
  • "Stimulus Funding Produces Little Education Excitement," Chicago Daily Herald, July 17, 2009
  • "Lincoln-Prairie View Dist. 103 Gets Special Ed Grant," Chicago Daily Herald, July 23, 2009
  • Naperville: "D203 to Use Stimulus Money to Tackle Expulsions," Naperville Sun, July 31, 2009
• U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor LEA Report
• U.S. Senate Democratic Policy Committee Report

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Indiana

• Indiana State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Application, Amendments, and Approval
• Indiana state certification letter
• Indiana state Recovery site
  • Search for competitive grant opportunities
  • Council of State Governments summary of Recovery information on Indiana
  • Indiana Department of Education
    • ARRA information
    • Stimulus Memo, February 25, 2009
    • Stimulus Update, March 9, 2009
    • Stimulus Q&A
    • Title I Stimulus PowerPoint and archived webcast from April 17, 2009
    • Title I Allocations to School Corporations
    • IDEA Part B Allocations to School Districts
    • IDEA Part C (Preschool) Allocations to School Districts
    • IDEA Maintenance of Effort Memo
    • Q&As for local school superintendents
    • Applications for Funds
      • Title I
      • IDEA Part B
      • IDEA Part C
• Indiana Title I LEA estimates from the U.S. Department of Education
• Using Indiana Education and Stimulus Funds for Afterschool. Communication piece prepared by the Indiana Afterschool Network
• Conference call with Indiana superintendents, April 6, 2009
• Memo to Superintendents on Access and Distribution of Stimulus Funds, April 6, 2009
• Illustration of state "Funding Cliff"
• Local news media
  • "Ind. Governor Criticizes Senate GOP’s Budget Plan," Forbes.com, April 10, 2009
  • "Senate Passes Budget Balanced by Stimulus," Indianapolis Star, April 14, 2009
  • "Indiana to Start Working on Budget Next Week," Forbes.com, May 8, 2009
  • "Indiana Lawmakers Set Budget Timeline," Tribune Star, May 7, 2009
  • South Bend: "School Board to Vote on Stimulus Proposals Monday," South Bend Tribune, May 17, 2009
  • "Feds OK Ind.’s Education Stimulus Application," Louisville Courier Journal, May 19, 2009
  • Michigan City: "Schools OK Stimulus, Title I Spending," News-Dispatch, June 24, 2009
• U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor LEA Report
• U.S. Senate Democratic Policy Committee Report

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Iowa

• Iowa State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Application and Approval
• Iowa state certification letter
• Iowa state Recovery site
• Council of State Governments summary of Recovery information on Iowa
• Iowa Department of Education
  • Iowa Department of Education Recovery site
    • Title I, Part A: State Guidance to Area and Local Education Agencies
    • IDEA, Part B: State Guidance to Area and Local Education Agencies
    • State Fiscal Stabilization Funds: State Guidance to Area and Local Education Agencies
• Iowa Title I LEA estimates from the U.S. Department of Education
• Iowa Department of Education: Jeffrey Visits White House
• University of Iowa research program information
  • "Fed Stimulus Funds Trickle Into Iowa Economy" Quad City Times, April 23, 2009
• Local news media
  • "ISU Faces $41 Million in Budget Cuts for 2010," Ames Tribune, March 25, 2009
  • "IA Senate Approves Higher Education Package," Chicago Tribune, April 7, 2009
  • "Iowa’s Share of Stimulus Rises in New Estimate," Des Moines Register, April 19, 2009
  • Quad Cities: "Iowa Q-C Schools Learn How Much Stimulus Money They Will Receive," Quad City Times, April 22, 2009
  • "Stimulus Money Helps Schools in Range of Programs," KMEG 14, May 10, 2009
  • "West Hancock to Receive Education Stimulus Funds," The Britt News Tribune, May 26, 2009
  • "Muscatine School District Waiting to Hear From Feds on Stimulus Funds," Muscatine Journal, June 10, 2009
  • Camanche: "Potential Stimulus Funds Detailed for Board,", Clinton Herald, June 16, 2009 
• U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor LEA Report
• U.S. Senate Democratic Policy Committee Report

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Kansas

• Kansas State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Application and Approval
• Kansas state certification letter
• Kansas state Recovery site
• Council of State Governments summary of Recovery information on Kansas
• Kansas State Department of Education
• Kansas Title I LEA estimates from the U.S. Department of Education
• Kansas State Department of Education: Posny visit to White House
• Governor Sebelius's overview of education impact
• Local news media
  • "Kan. Senate Passes $13B State Budget," The Wichita Eagle, March 20, 2009
  • Sebelius Forms Group to Prepare Kansas for Federal Stimulus Bill (press release, January 23, 2009)
  • "Clinic Wait Time May Be Cut," Topeka Capital-Journal, March 12, 2009
  • "Education Stimulus Dollars by the Numbers," Kansas City Kansan, April 16, 2009
  • "Schools Look at How to Spend Stimulus," The Wichita Eagle, June 22, 2009
• U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor LEA Report
• U.S. Senate Democratic Policy Committee Report

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Kentucky

• Kentucky State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Application and Approval
• Kentucky state certification letter
• Kentucky state Recovery site
• Council of State Governments summary of Recovery information on Kentucky
• Kentucky Department of Education
• Kentucky Title I LEA estimates from the U.S. Department of Education
• Kentucky State Data Center
• Kentucky at Work initiative to focus on today’s commitments, tomorrow's investments (Press release)
• Kentucky at Work Program (Fact sheet)
• Local news media
  • County Schools: "Special Education Program Qualifies for Stimulus Funds," Richmond Register, May 11, 2009
  • Frankfort: "Stimulus Funds for Education," Flemingsburg Gazette, June 3, 2009
• U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor LEA Report
• U.S. Senate Democratic Policy Committee Report

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Louisiana

• Louisiana State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Application and Approval
• Louisiana state certification letter
• Louisiana state Recovery site
• Council of State Governments summary of Recovery information on Louisiana
• Louisiana Department of Education
• Louisiana Title I LEA estimates from the U.S. Department of Education
• Local news media
  • "Stimulus Money to Fund Early Childhood Education," The [Lafayette] Daily Advertiser, May 13, 2009
• U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor LEA Report
• U.S. Senate Democratic Policy Committee Report

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Maine

• Maine State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Application and Approval
• Maine state certification letter
• State of Maine Recovery website
• Council of State Governments summary of Recovery information on Maine
• Maine Department of Education
• Maine Department of Education Recovery site
• Maine Title I LEA estimates from the U.S. Department of Education
• Commissioner of Education Gendron's summary of ARRA
• Commissioner of Education Gendron's comments on state impact
• Message to superintendents from Commissioner of Education Gendron
• Local news media
  • Westbrook: "Stimulus Fund Targets, Budget Face June 1 Vote," keepMEcurrent.com, May 21, 2009
• U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor LEA Report
• U.S. Senate Democratic Policy Committee Report

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Maryland

• Maryland State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Application and Approval
• Maryland state certification letter
• Maryland state Recovery site
• Council of State Governments summary of Recovery information on Maryland
• Maryland State Department of Education
• Maryland State Department of Education Recovery site
• Maryland Title I LEA estimates from the U.S. Department of Education
• Maryland Municipal League Stimulus Update
• Local news media
  • "Stimulus Road Workers Happy to Be Back on Job," Gazette.net, March 11, 2009
  • "Lawmakers Back Away From Thornton Freeze: Negotiators Nearing Final Version of State's $14 Billion Spending Plan," The Baltimore Sun, April 6, 2009
  • Anne Arundel County: "County to Get $33M for Special Education," The Capital, April 7, 2009
  • Allegany County: "Special Education Could Benefit From Stimulus Funding," Cumberland Times-News, June 14, 2009
  • Frederick County: "Schools Reveal Plan to Spend $10.5 Million in Stimulus Funds," The Gazette, June 11, 2009
  • "Md. to Get Stimulus Funds for Special-Ed Program," The Baltimore Sun, July 11, 2009
• U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor LEA Report
• U.S. Senate Democratic Policy Committee Report

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Massachusetts

• Massachusetts State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Application and Approval
• Massachusetts state certification letter
• Massachusetts state Recovery site
• Council of State Governments summary of Recovery information on Massachusetts
• Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
  • Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Recovery site
• Massachusetts Title I LEA estimates from the U.S. Department of Education
• Mobilization for Federal Economic Recovery Infrastructure Investments—Task Force Reports
• Infrastructure Mobilization Effort—State-Reviewed, Shovel-Ready Project List
• Infrastructure Mobilization Effort—Unreviewed List of Projects Submitted for State Consideration
• Local news media
  • "Mass. Gov. Deval Patrick to Issue $290 Million in Federal Stimulus Money for Special Education Services," The Republican, March 20, 2009
    • IDEA Funding All Districts March 2009
    • IDEA Preschool Allocation March 2009
  • "Stimulus Money May Help UMass Students Avoid Fee Hike," Boston Globe, March 23, 2009
  • Berkshire: "State Education Stimulus Funds Will Help Students at BCC, MCLA," The Berkshire Eagle, March 25, 2009
  • Hanover: "Hanover Schools May Receive $700 Grand in Stimulus," Hanover Mariner, March 25, 2009
  • Medford: "Medford Misses Out on Education Stimulus Money," Medford Transcript, March 25, 2009
  • Watertown: "Watertown to Receive About $385,000 in Federal Stimulus Special Education Funding This Month," Watertown Tab and Press, March 23, 2009
  • Winchester: "Winchester Education May Get an $800,000 Stimulus Boost, at Least," Winchester Star, March 23, 2009
  • Boston: "City to Funnel Stimulus Cash to Housing," Boston Globe, March 12, 2009
  • Fall River: "City Set to Receive $3.6M From Stimulus," Fall River Herald News, May 13, 2009
  • Norton: "Norton Schools Identify Priorities for Stimulus Money," Norton Mirror, May 19, 2009
  • "Stimulus to Help Georgetown Schools Break Even, Fund ‘Critical Priorities,’" Georgetown Record, May 26, 2009
  • "State, Federal Economics Confound Swampscott Schools," Swampscott Reporter, May 29, 2009
  • "State Burns Through Stimulus Money for Education," WBUR, June 11, 2009
• U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor LEA Report
• U.S. Senate Democratic Policy Committee Report

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Michigan

• Michigan State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Application ] and Approval
• Michigan state certification letter
• Michigan state Recovery site
  • Guidance to State Agencies Regarding the Use of Funds Received Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)
  • Community-specific presentations by the governor
  • Oversight and accountability updates
  • Education Programs Page
  • Governor’s Education Summit (April 28, 2009)
    • PowerPoint
    • Governor’s remarks and blog
    • Eli Broad’s remarks
    • Lost Generation Video (shown during Superintendent Flanagan’s speech)
  • Michigan Economic Recovery Office director Leslee Fritz’s recent discussion with Kyle Melinn at Michigan Information and Research Service (MIRS) on the role of the state’s Recovery Office; some frequently asked questions about ARRA are answered.
  • Michigan Economic Recovery Office’s Building MI Future Facebook page
  • Interactive County Map: View ARRA at work in your community
• Council of State Governments summary of Recovery information on Michigan
• Michigan Department of Education
  • Michigan Department of Education Recovery site
  • Reinvestment Act memorandum from Governor Granholm, March 12, 2009
  • Title I/School Improvement: When detailed information becomes available from the U.S. Department of Education, updated information will be posted on the Field Services Web page
  • IDEA: When detailed information becomes available from the U.S. Department of Education, updated information will be posted on the OSE/IS Web page.
  • IDEA/Early Childhood: When detailed information becomes available from the U.S. Department of Education, updated information will be posted on the Early Childhood Web page.
  • Ed Tech: Information for the formula portion of the grant will be part of the Consolidated Application guidance that will be published to all eligible applicants. The competitive grants will be announced on the MDE Grants Web page.
  • State Fiscal Stabilization Funds: When detailed information becomes available, it will be posted on the Michigan Department of Education Grants Web page.
  • "Here’s How to Lead With Innovation" (state superintendent podcast, April 9, 2009)
  • "Re-Imagining the Stimulus" (state superintendent podcast, March 30, 2009)
  • Reinvestment Act memorandum from Governor Granholm, March 12, 2009
  • IDEA Recovery Funds
  • "American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Update" (MDE podcast, April 24, 2009)
  • Office of Special Education and Early Intervention Services: Q&A on appropriate use of funds
  • ARRA Target Application Dates
  • Ideas for Using ARRA Funds
  • Michigan Institute for Educational Management Conference PowerPoint files (May 26, 2009)
  • Title I, Part A, Carryover Limitation Waiver Michigan Title I LEA estimates from the U.S. Department of Education
• Local and community funding opportunities
• Michigan Staff Development Council
  • "What Does the Economic Stimulus Plan Mean for Professional Development?"
• Governor Granholm's letter to Vice President Biden requesting access to Recovery Act funds declined by other states (April 2, 2009)
• Michigan School Business Officials
  • ARRA information
• Michigan Title I LEA estimates from the U.S. Department of Education
• Local news media
  • Muskegon County: "Local Schools' 'Stimulus' Boost May Go Bust," The Muskegon Chronicle, March 22, 2009
  • "Stimulus Funds Vital to Special Education," Holland Sentinel, April 11, 2009
  • "Granholm Says American Recovery Act Will Expand AmeriCorps Program in Michigan" (governor’s office press release, 3/12/09)
  • "Schools Await Criteria for Stimulus Package Funds," Romeo Observer, May 20, 2009
  • "School Boards Still Missing Federal Stimulus Details," The Ann Arbor News, May 22, 2009
  • Southwest Michigan: "Teachers Want Fed Aid to Focus on Skills," The Herald-Palladium, July 5, 2009
  • "Approval and Use of Stimulus Funds Increasing in Michigan" The Michigan Messenger, July 8, 2009
  • Detroit: "Detroit Schools Lay Out Plan for $148M in Stimulus Money," The Detroit News, July 16, 2009
  • "Stimulus Cash to Improve Schools," Detroit Free Press, July 17, 2009
• U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor LEA Report
• U.S. Senate Democratic Policy Committee Report

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Minnesota

• Minnesota State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Application, Amendments, and Approval
• Minnesota state certification letter
• Minnesota state Recovery site
• Council of State Governments summary of Recovery information on Minnesota
• Minnesota Department of Education
• Minnesota Department of Education Recovery site
  • Federal Stimulus Bill: ARRA (PowerPoint from April 6, 2009)
• Minnesota Title I LEA estimates from the U.S. Department of Education
• Local news media
  • "Senate Education Bill Cuts Not as Deep as Target, Thanks to Federal Stimulus," Politics in Minnesota, April 7, 2009
  • "Put Federal Stimulus Dollars to Work for Minnesota Students," MinnPost.com, April 10, 2009
  • St. Paul: "A Flash of Cash Stirs Debate in St. Paul Schools," Star Tribune, April 18, 2009
  • "Schools Wait for Education Stimulus Funds," Savage Pacer, May 1, 2009
  • Coon Rapids: "District 15 Will Use Federal Stimulus Funds to Reduce Class Size," Coon Rapids Herald, May 20, 2009
  • "Robbinsdale Eyes Stimulus Money for New School," Minneapolis Star Tribune, May 24, 2009
  • "Park Rapids Schools Receive Stimulus," Park Rapids Enterprise, June 3, 2009
  • "Editorial: Be Cautious With Education Dollars," Minneapolis Star Tribune, August 5, 2009
• U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor LEA Report
• U.S. Senate Democratic Policy Committee Report

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Mississippi

• Mississippi State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Application and Approval
• Mississippi state certification letter
• Mississippi state Recovery site
• Council of State Governments summary of Recovery information on Mississippi
• Mississippi Department of Education
  • Mississippi Department of Education Recovery site
• Mississippi Title I LEA estimates from the U.S. Department of Education
• Local news media
  • "Carmichael Remains Ardent Rail Transportation Advocate," Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, March 12, 2009
• U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor LEA Report
• U.S. Senate Democratic Policy Committee Report

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Missouri

• Missouri State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Application and Approval
• Missouri state certification letter
• Missouri state Recovery site
• Council of State Governments summary of Recovery information on Missouri
• Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
  • Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Recovery site
• Missouri Title I LEA estimates from the U.S. Department of Education
• Transform Missouri Initiative ARRA Summary
• Local news media
  • "Ozarks Snaps Up Road Funds," Springfield News-Leader, March 11, 2009
  • "Missouri Gets $42M from Stimulus for Child Care, Vaccines," Kansas City Business Journal, April 9, 2009
  • "District to Receive Stimulus Dollars for Next School Year," South County Times, May 22, 2009
  • "State Joins Effort to Set National Education Goals," Columbia Daily Tribune, August 8, 2009
  • "Mo. Schools Get $4M in Stimulus for Computers," St. Louis Business Journal, August 4, 2009
  • "Stimulus Sends $114 Million Extra to Area Schools, but Impact Is Unknown," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, July 31, 2009
• U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor LEA Report
• U.S. Senate Democratic Policy Committee Report

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Montana

• Montana State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Application and Approval
• Montana state certification letter
• Montana state Recovery site
• Council of State Governments summary of Recovery information on Montana
• Montana Office of Public Instruction
• Montana Title I LEA estimates from the U.S. Department of Education
• Local news media
  • "Gazette Opinion: Use Stimulus Wisely to Sustain Education," Billings Gazette, April 5, 2009
  • "Admin. Calls Budget, Stimulus Plan 'Unacceptable,'" Forbes, April 15, 2009
• U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor LEA Report
• U.S. Senate Democratic Policy Committee Report

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Nebraska

• Nebraska State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Application and Approval
• Nebraska state certification letter
• Nebraska state Recovery site
• Council of State Governments summary of Recovery information on Nebraska
• Nebraska legislature Recovery site
• Nebraska Department of Education
• Nebraska Department of Education Recovery site
• Nebraska Title I LEA estimates from the U.S. Department of Education
• Local news media
  • "Governor Outlines Use of Stimulus Funds for Education," KHAS-TV, March 25, 2009
  • "Stimulus Funding for Nebraska Education Outlined," WOWT.com, March 25, 2009
  • "Schools to Get Stimulus Funds," Grant Tribune Sentinel, April 9, 2009
  • "Title I Stimulus Funds Headed to Schools, but Uncertainties Abound," Chadron Record, April 10, 2009
  • "Governor Pushes Stimulus Funds to Increase Teacher Pay," KOLN, July 6, 2009
• U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor LEA Report
• U.S. Senate Democratic Policy Committee Report

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Nevada

• Nevada State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Application and Approval
• Nevada state certification letter
• Nevada state Recovery site
• Council of State Governments summary of Recovery information on Nevada
• Nevada Department of Education
  • Nevada Department of Education Recovery site
• Nevada Title I LEA estimates from the U.S. Department of Education
• Local news media
  • "Governor Requests Higher Ed Waiver," The Rebel Yell, March 23, 2009
  • "Education Budget Discussed," San Jose Mercury News, March 25, 2009
  • "Reid Says He Opposes Nev. Education Funding Waiver," San Jose Mercury News, April 9, 2009
  • "Education Waiver May Be Costly Proposition," Nevada Appeal, April 18, 2009
  • "Lawmakers Press Governor on Stimulus," San Francisco Chronicle, April 17, 2009
  • "Nevada Legislature: Plan Could Cut Education Stimulus Strings," Nevada Appeal, April 26, 2009
  • "Panel Monitoring Nevada Stimulus Funds to Meet," San Francisco Chronicle, July 27, 2009
• U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor LEA Report
• U.S. Senate Democratic Policy Committee Report

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New Hampshire

• New Hampshire State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Application and Approval
• New Hampshire state certification letter
• New Hampshire state Recovery site
• New Hampshire Department of Education
  • New Hampshire Department of Education Recovery site
• New Hampshire Title I LEA estimates from the U.S. Department of Education
• Council of State Governments summary of Recovery information on New Hampshire
• U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor LEA Report
• U.S. Senate Democratic Policy Committee Report

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New Jersey

• New Jersey State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Application, Amendments, and Approval
• New Jersey state certification letter
• New Jersey state Recovery site
• Council of State Governments summary of Recovery information on New Jersey
• New Jersey Department of Education
• New Jersey Department of Education Recovery site
• New Jersey Title I LEA estimates from the U.S. Department of Education
• Local news media
  • "Corzine Still Focused on Preschools," New York Times, April 10, 2009
  • "N.J. Dept. of Education List Breakdown of $609M in Stimulus Funds for Schools," Star Ledger, April 17, 2009
  • "Morris School Districts Eye Ways to Spend Stimulus," DailyRecord.com, April 26, 2009
  • Phillipsburg: "New Jersey Department of Education Rejects Phillipsburg School District’s Stimulus Funding Requests," The Express Times, June 24, 2009
• U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor LEA Report
• U.S. Senate Democratic Policy Committee Report

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New Mexico

• New Mexico State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Application and Approval
• New Mexico state certification letter
• New Mexico state Recovery site
• Council of State Governments summary of Recovery information on New Mexico
• New Mexico Public Education Department
  • New Mexico Public Education Department Recovery site
• New Mexico Title I LEA estimates from the U.S. Department of Education
• García at White House ARRA briefing (Press release, February 24)
• García at White House ARRA briefing (Press release, February 26)
• Local news media
  • "Eyes on the Cash: Tribe’s Education Department Targets Stimulus Money," Gallup Independent, April 6, 2009
  • "State Doles Out $250M in Education Stimulus Money," New Mexico Business Weekly, June 16, 2009 
• U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor LEA Report
• U.S. Senate Democratic Policy Committee Report

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New York

• New York State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Application, Amendments, and Approval
• New York State certification letter
• New York State Recovery site
  • ARRA Fact Sheet: Education
• Council of State Governments summary of Recovery information on New York
• New York State Education Department
• New York State Education Department Recovery site
  • Information on American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (archived webcast, April 6, 2009)
• State Funding for Education and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (PowerPoint from an April 6, 2009, webcast)
• New York Title I LEA estimates from the U.S. Department of Education
• New York's Guide to the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
• Submit proposals
• Get updates
• Local news media
  • "Schumer Says Schools and State Will Get Some Stimulus Money This Month" (New York Times, March 8, 2009)
  • "Schools Spared Drastic Aid Cuts," Watertown Daily Times, April 12, 2009
  • White Plains: "Schools Wrestle With Stimulus Aid and Taxes," New York Times, May 14, 2009
  • "NY Slower to Spend Some Stimulus Funds," Newsday, July 16, 2009
• U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor LEA Report
• U.S. Senate Democratic Policy Committee Report

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North Carolina

• North Carolina State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Application and Approval
• North Carolina state certification letter
• North Carolina state Recovery site
• Council of State Governments summary of Recovery information on North Carolina
• North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
• North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Recovery site
• North Carolina Title I LEA estimates from the U.S. Department of Education
• Local news media
  • Currituck County: "Even With Stimulus, Currituck Eyes Budget Cuts," The Daily Advance, April 8, 2009
  • Wake County: "Stimulus to Boost Wake Schools" Raleigh News & Observer, May 13, 2009
  • "Schools Employ Federal Stimulus," Rocky Mount Telegram, June 21, 2009
• U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor LEA Report
• U.S. Senate Democratic Policy Committee Report

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North Dakota

• North Dakota State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Application and Approval
• North Dakota state certification letter
• North Dakota state Recovery site
• Council of State Governments summary of Recovery information on North Dakota
• North Dakota Department of Public Instruction
• North Dakota Department of Public Instruction Recovery site
• North Dakota Department of Public Instruction ARRA distribution summary
• Economic Stimulus—Executive Recommendation (table of target budget ranges)
• North Dakota Title I LEA estimates from the U.S. Department of Education
• Local news media
  • "Senate Panel Shifts Stimulus Education Money," KXMB, April 8, 2009
  • Fargo: "Schools to Get Big Boost From Stimulus Package," WDAY, June 9, 2009
• U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor LEA Report
• U.S. Senate Democratic Policy Committee Report

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Ohio

• Ohio State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Application and Approval
• Ohio state Recovery site
  • Ohio state certification letter
  • Funding Opportunities Page
  • Accountability Page
  • Project proposal information form
  • Local Organizations Program Chart
  • State of Ohio Program Charts
  • U.S. Government Program Chart
  • Local information Sessions with Governor Strickland on ARRA (governor’s office press release, April 8, 2009)
  • Chart of Announced ARRA Funding for Ohio—Education
• Ohio Department of Education
  • Ohio Department of Education Recovery site
  • Applications being accepted for education technology grants: program overview
  • Federal Stimulus Team Management Chart
  • Stimulus talking points for education stakeholders
  • Ohio Education Program Federal Stimulus Implementation Grid
• Council of State Governments summary of Recovery information on Ohio
• Ohio Title I LEA estimates from the U.S. Department of Education
• Stimulus submission list (MS Excel) pdf version
• Governor’s Message, March 16, 2009
• Ohio Title I LEA estimates from the U.S. Department of Education
• Local news media
  • Oxford: "Stimulus Fund Projects to Create, Retain 275 Jobs Locally," Oxford Press, March 10, 2009
  • Columbus: "Columbus Schools Should Use Federal Stimulus Money for Long-Term Benefits" The Columbus Dispatch, March 4, 2009
  • "Education Reform a Slippery Slope: Governor’s Funding Plan Draws Harsh Criticism," Marietta Register, April 14, 2009
  • "Strickland’s Education Plan Tweaked by Democratic Lawmakers," Business Courier of Cincinnati, April 16, 2009
  • "Proposed Use of Stimulus Funds Hid State Plan to Reduce Education Budget," Newark Advocate, April 19, 2009
  • Westlake: "District to Apply for Stimulus Bonds," West Life, June 24, 2009
  • Green: "Green School District Receiving Stimulus Funds," Akron Leader Publications, June 18, 2009
  • Akron: "District Able to Hire Back Teachers With Stimulus Money," WKYC-TV, June 30, 2009
• U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor LEA Report
• U.S. Senate Democratic Policy Committee Report

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Oklahoma

• Oklahoma State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Application and Approval
• Oklahoma state certification letter
• Oklahoma state Recovery site
• Council of State Governments summary of Recovery information on Oklahoma
• Oklahoma State Department of Education
• Oklahoma State Department of Education Recovery site

• Oklahoma Title I LEA estimates from the U.S. Department of Education
• Local news media
  • "Stimulus Should Help Higher Education," Tahlequah Daily Press, April 13, 2009
  • "Notices About Stimulus Funding to Be Sent by Oklahoma Education Officials," NewsOK.com, April 23, 2009
  • "BREAKING: First Wave of Stimulus Funds for Jenks Public Schools Announced," Jenks Journal, April 23, 2009
  • Edmond: "Area School Districts Receive Stimulus Funding," Edmond Sun, April 29, 2009
  • "Norman School District Discusses Spending Stimulus Funds," NewsOK.com, May 9, 2009
  • "Oklahoma Is ‘OK’ in Spending Stimulus Money," Examiner.com, June 19, 2009
  • "Stimulus Helps Feed Cafeteria Needs at Oklahoma Schools," NewsOK.com, June 20, 2009
  • Stillwater: "Board of Education Allocates More Stimulus Funds," Stillwater NewsPress, June 25, 2009
  • "MPS to See $1.6M in Stimulus Funds," Muskogee Daily Phoenix, July 19, 2009
  • Tulsa: "$30M Announced for Early Childhood Education," KTUL, August 6, 2009
• U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor LEA Report
• U.S. Senate Democratic Policy Committee Report

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Oregon

• Oregon State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Application and Approval
• Oregon state certification letter
• Oregon state Recovery site
• Council of State Governments summary of Recovery information on Oregon
• Oregon Department of Education
  • K–12 ARRA implementation
    • State Stabilization
    • Title I
    • IDEA
• Oregon Title I LEA estimates from the U.S. Department of Education
• U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor LEA Report
• U.S. Senate Democratic Policy Committee Report

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Pennsylvania

• Pennsylvania State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Application
• Pennsylvania state certification letter
• Pennsylvania state Recovery site
  • Your Guide to the Pennsylvania Economic Recovery Package (information package, March 2009)
  • Grant Opportunity Webinar (archived webcast from April 8, 2009)
• Council of State Governments summary of Recovery information on Pennsylvania
• Pennsylvania Department of Education
• Pennsylvania Title I LEA estimates from the U.S. Department of Education
• Governor Rendell Outlines PA’s Plans for Stimulus Spending (governor’s office press release, March 4, 2009)
• Governor Rendell Readies PA for Economic Relief, Recovery Using Federal Stimulus Funds (governor’s office press release, March 3, 2009)
• Pennsylvania School District Guide to the Federal Stimulus Education Investments
• Local news media
  • Governor Rendell Creates Stimulus Oversight Commission (governor’s office press release, March 27, 2009)
  • "Education Stimulus Spending Outlined," Philadelphia Inquirer, March 12, 2009
  • "Stimulus Spending for Local Pa. Schools," Philadelphia Inquirer, March 12, 2009 [presents a table of spending by county]
  • "Stimulus Bill Could Boost School Budgets," Citizens Voice, May 17, 2009
  • Towanda: "Towanda School District Describes How It Would Use $1.7M in Economic Stimulus Money," The Daily Review, May 14, 2009
  • "Education Secretary Says Senate Budget Would Be ‘Devastating’ for Districts, Students and Taxpayers," PR Newswire, May 28, 2009 
  • "Pennsylvania Education Secretary Joins U.S. Sen. Casey, Local Officials to Urge Proper Use of Stimulus Funding to Avoid Property Tax Increases," PR Newswire, June 8, 2009
  • "Rendell Challenges GOP’s Education Funding Plan," Philadelphia Inquirer, June 13, 2009
  • "Delco Schools Waiting as Legislature Debates Funding," Delaware County Daily Times, June 29, 2009
  • "Schools Get Lesson on Stimulus," Wilkes-Barre Times Leader, July 11, 2009
• U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor LEA Report
• U.S. Senate Democratic Policy Committee Report

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Rhode Island

• Rhode Island State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Application and Approval
• Rhode Island state certification letter
• Rhode Island state Recovery site
• Council of State Governments summary of Recovery information on Rhode Island
• Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
  • Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Recovery site
• Rhode Island Title I LEA estimates from the U.S. Department of Education
• Local news media
  • "Educators Relieved Stimulus Money Coming Their Way," Providence Journal, May 20, 2009
  • North Providence: "Town Using Education Cash for Payroll," Providence Eyewitness News, June 11, 2009
  • "R.I. Hopes for Millions More in Education Stimulus Aid," Providence Journal, July 24, 2009
• U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor LEA Report
• U.S. Senate Democratic Policy Committee Report

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South Carolina

• South Carolina State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Application and Approval
• South Carolina state certification letter
• South Carolina state Recovery site
• Council of State Governments summary of Recovery information on South Carolina
• South Carolina Department of Education
• South Carolina Department of Education Recovery site
• South Carolina Title I LEA estimates from the U.S. Department of Education
• Local news media
  • "Duncan Vows to Deliver S.C. School Funds," USA Today, March 27, 2009
  • "Sanford to Accept Most of Funding but Holding Firm in Rebuffing $700M," Georgetown Times, April 2, 2009
  • "Survey Says 5,000 Teachers Could Be Cut Without Stimulus Funds," SC Now, April 2, 2009
  • "Boos for Stimulus Drama," The Post and Courier, April 5, 2009
  • "SC Gov Still Faces Protests, Criticism on Stimulus," WSAV-TV, April 6, 2009
  • "'Tent City' Protest Over SC Stimulus Money as Upstate School Districts Give Latest Budget Numbers," WSPA News, Channel 7, April 7, 2009
  • "Teachers Losing Jobs as Stimulus Showdown Continues," Free Times, April 8, 2009
  • "High School Student Sues Governor to Accept Stimulus Funds for Education," WOLO, April 16, 2009 (audio file)
  • "A Leadership Vacuum in South Carolina," Huffington Post, April 16, 2009
  • "The Student Versus the Governor," CBS News, May 16, 2009
  • "Legislators Force SC Gov’s Hand on Stimulus Cash," Forbes.com, May 14, 2009
  • "Sanford Files Suit Over Aid," The Post and Courier, May 21, 2009
  • "SC Schools Await Ability to Build Interest-Free," Myrtle Beach Sun News, May 25, 2009
  • Beaufort:"School Stimulus Money Restricted to Use for Special Ed, Poverty Programs," The Island Packet, May 24, 2009
  • "SC Legislative Action for the Week," charlotteobserver.com, May 22, 2009
  • "SC Gov. Sanford Questions $700M Stimulus Deadline," Forbes.com, May 26, 2009
  • "Sanford Moves Stimulus Suit to Fed Court," The Bond Buyer, May 28, 2009
  • "Sanford Office: Taxpayers Won’t Bear Costs of Lawsuits About Stimulus Money," Anderson Independent-Mail, May 28, 2009
  • "S.C. School Superintendent to Ask for Exception on Stimulus Monday," Anderson Independent-Mail, May 28, 2009
  • "Rex May Seek Stimulus Extension," Greenville News, May 29, 2009
  • "Federal Judge to Review SC Stimulus Dispute," Washington Times, May 30, 2009
  • "Education Department Hopeful for Stimulus Funds," WLTX.com, June 1, 2009
  • "Sanford Says He Won’t Appeal Stimulus Decision," The State, June 1, 2009
  • "Governor Sanford Sees Loss in Stimulus Fight," Wall Street Journal, June 2, 2009
  • "Stimulus Money Won’t Replace Jobs, Lost Revenue for Anderson Schools," Anderson Independent-Mail, June 5, 2009
  • "Districts Find Other Fund Sources to Aid Schools," Greenville News, June 6, 2009
  • "SC Gov Signs Stimulus Request, Criticizes Program," Associated Press, June 8, 2009
  • Aiken: "Stimulus Lowers Budget Shortfall," Augusta Chronicle, July 1, 2009
  • "One Welcome Funding Decision," The Post and Courier, July 7, 2009
  • "School Buses Get Upgrades With Federal Money," Anderson Independent-Mail, July 8, 2009
  • "Officials Say Tracking Stimulus Money a Big Job," Anderson Independent-Mail, August 6, 2009
• U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor LEA Report
• U.S. Senate Democratic Policy Committee Report

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South Dakota

• State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Application and Approval
• South Dakota state certification letter
• South Dakota state Recovery site
• Council of State Governments summary of Recovery information on South Dakota
• South Dakota Department of Education
  • South Dakota Department of Education Recovery site
• South Dakota Title I LEA estimates from the U.S. Department of Education
• Local news media
  • "Critics Concerned State Use of Stimulus Funds Risks Aid for Education," Rapid City Journal, April 10, 2009
  • "S.D. Approved for Education Stimulus Money," Sioux Falls Argus Leader, April 20, 2009
• U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor LEA Report
• U.S. Senate Democratic Policy Committee Report

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Tennessee

• Tennessee State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Application, Amendments, and Approval
• Tennessee state certification letter
• Tennessee state Recovery site
• Council of State Governments summary of Recovery information on Tennessee
• Tennessee Department of Education
  • Tennessee Department of Education Recovery site
• Tennessee Title I LEA estimates from the U.S. Department of Education
• Local news media
  • "Bredesen: Stimulus Money Will Help Higher Education ‘Dodge a Bullet’ This Year," Chattanooga Times Free Press, March 23, 2009
  • "Stimulus Money to Help Schools Aid Homeless Students in Area," Kingsport Times News, April 25, 2009
  • "State Wins $635M in Education Stimulus Grants," Nashville Business Journals, May 20, 2009
  • "Tennessee Schools Could Lose $100 Million," The Tennessean, May 30, 2009
  • "Tenn. Schools Get Stimulus Funds for Lunchroom Equipment," Knoxville News Sentinel, June 8, 2009
  • Cumberland: "Stimulus Funds Used to Balance School Budget," Crossville Chronicle, June 29, 2009
  • "Hawkins Learns Stimulus Money Unavailable for Building Projects," Kingsport Times News, July 3, 2009
  • Rutherford County: "County Schools to Apply for Stimulus Funds," The Murfreesboro Post, July 13, 2009
• U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor LEA Report
• U.S. Senate Democratic Policy Committee Report

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Texas

• Texas State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Application and Approval
• Texas state certification letter
• Texas state Recovery site
  • Estimated Stimulus Impact on Texas. Spreadsheet with brief high-level description and estimated spending for each program
  • ARRA Grant and Loan Opportunities in Texas. Document prepared by comptroller’s office detailing information on grants and other potential funding opportunities made available by ARRA
• Council of State Governments summary of Recovery information on Texas
• Texas Education Agency
• Texas Education Agency Recovery site
  • Texas Funding for Education and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 (PowerPoint from May 6, 2009, webinar)
  • Title I and IDEA Stimulus Guidance Letter of April 6, 2009 (revised May 5, 2009). Guidance on the expenditure of stimulus funds.
  • One-page summary of ARRA
  • Click here to subscribe to the "Stimulus—Funds for Texas Education (ARRA)" mailing list
• Texas Title I LEA estimates from the U.S. Department of Education
• School stimulus cash should arrive soon, education chief says
• Local news media
  • "Dallas-Fort Worth School Districts Weigh How to Spend Stimulus Funds," Dallas Morning News, April 10, 2009
  • "Positive Behavior Support Can Improve Class Climate," Houston Chronicle, April 9, 2009
  • "Plainview ISD Drafts Stimulus Proposals," Plainview Daily Herald, May 4, 2009 Navarro:
  • "Stimulus Dollars Benefit County," Corsicana Daily Sun, May 23, 2009
  • "Raises for Educators Subject to Feds’ OK," San Antonio Express, June 14, 2009
  • "Schools to Receive Stimulus Money," Graham Leader, June 12, 2009
  • "Congressional Move to Redirect Texas Education Money Falters," Austin American-Statesman, June 17, 2009 
  • "Texas’ Use of Education Stimulus to Be Reviewed," El Paso Times, June 22, 2009
  • "Central Texas Education Stimulus Collaborative Agreement Signing," dBusinessNews, June 30, 2009
  • "Texas Applies for Stimulus Funds With Minutes to Spare," Wall Street Journal Blogs, July 1, 2009
  • "Texas Stimulus Application for Education Draws Concerns," Fort Worth Star-Telegram, July 4, 2009
  • "Texas Teachers Will Get Raises from Stimulus Funds," Fort Worth Star-Telegram, July 25, 2009
  • "Duncan Approves Texas Request for Stimulus Money," Dallas Morning News, July 24, 2009
  • "Strings Attached to Stimulus Money for Schools," Fort Worth Star-Telegram, July 27, 2009
• U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor LEA Report
• U.S. Senate Democratic Policy Committee Report

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Utah

• Utah State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Application and Approval
• Utah state certification letter
• Utah state Recovery site
• Council of State Governments summary of Recovery information on Utah
• Utah State Office of Education
  • Utah State Office of Education Recovery site
• Utah Title I LEA estimates from the U.S. Department of Education
• Local news media
  • "Utah to Buy Education Technology With Stimulus Funding," The Salt Lake Tribune, March 26, 2009
  • "Utah Public Education Anticipates Federal Stimulus Funds," Deseret News, April 11, 2009
  • "Utah Approved for Ed Stimulus Money," Salt Lake Tribune, April 28, 2009
• U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor LEA Report
• U.S. Senate Democratic Policy Committee Report

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Vermont

• Vermont State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Application and Approval
• Vermont state certification letter
• Vermont state Recovery site
• Council of State Governments summary of Recovery information on Vermont
• Vermont Department of Education
  • Vermont Department of Education Recovery site
• Vermont Title I LEA estimates from the U.S. Department of Education
• Local news media
  • "Stimulus Money Flows to Schools," Burlington Free Press, April 19, 2009
• U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor LEA Report
• U.S. Senate Democratic Policy Committee Report

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Virginia

• Virginia State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Application and Approval
• Virginia state certification letter
• Virginia state Recovery site
• Council of State Governments summary of Recovery information on Virginia
• Virginia Department of Education
  • Virginia Department of Education Recovery site
• Virginia Title I LEA estimates from the U.S. Department of Education
• Stimulus.Virginia.gov status report (table)
• Submit proposal
• Local news media
  • "Virginia Education Officials Say State Can Compete for More Stimulus Funding," Richmond Times-Dispatch, April 29, 2009
  • "Va. Gains Access to $800 Million in Education Stimulus Funds," Richmond Times-Dispatch, May 26, 2009
  • Amherst: "Stimulus Will Fund Six Special Education Spots in Amherst Schools," New Era Progress, July 1, 2009
  • Albemarle County: "Controversy in Albemarle County on How to Spend Education Stimulus Dollars," Charlottesville Newsplex.com, July 9, 2009
• U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor LEA Report
• U.S. Senate Democratic Policy Committee Report

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Washington

• Washington State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Application and Approval
• Washington state certification letter
• Washington state Recovery site
• Council of State Governments summary of Recovery information on Washington
• Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
  • Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction Recovery site
  • Federal Stimulus Package: Questions and Answers, K–20 (PowerPoint, February 24, 2009)
  • Federal Stimulus Package: Questions and Answers, K–20 Update on Federal Stimulus (PowerPoint, March 31, 2009)
• Washington Title I LEA estimates from the U.S. Department of Education
• Local news media
  • "Stimulus Creates Dilemma for Schools," Columbian, April 11, 2009
  • Richland: "Stimulus Money Helps Richland Special Education," KEPR TV, May 28, 2009
  • "State’s Schools Get $400 Million Federal Windfall—With Strings Attached," Seattle Times, June 21, 2009
  • "State Likely Won’t Meet Standards for New Federal Education Money," The [Tacoma] News Tribune, July 15, 2009
• U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor LEA Report
• U.S. Senate Democratic Policy Committee Report

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West Virginia

• West Virginia State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Application and Approval
• West Virginia state certification letter
• West Virginia state Recovery site
• Council of State Governments summary of Recovery information on West Virginia
• West Virginia Department of Education
• West Virginia Title I LEA estimates from the U.S. Department of Education
• Local news media
  • Cabell County: "Cabell County Board of Education Allocates Nearly $7 Million in Stimulus Funds," Huntington News, August 5, 2009
• U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor LEA Report
• U.S. Senate Democratic Policy Committee Report

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Wisconsin

• Wisconsin State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Application and Approval
• Wisconsin state certification letter
• Wisconsin state Recovery site
  • Wisconsin Wisconsin state Recovery site Program and Funding Opportunity Search Page
• Council of State Governments summary of Recovery information on Wisconsin
• Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
• Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Recovery site
  • Governor Doyle, State Superintendent Burmaster Announce $366 Million for Wisconsin Schools (press release, April 23, 2009)
  • Title I, Part A Recovery Funds
  • IDEA, Part B Recovery Funds
• Wisconsin Title I LEA estimates from the U.S. Department of Education
• Education Funding Opportunities
• Local news media
  • "Stimulus Money for Wisconsin Schools Announced," Chicago Tribune, April 23, 2009
  • "Barron School District Faces Grim Budget Challenge," Barron News Shield, April 24, 2009
  • "Area Schools to Get $14 Million in Stimulus Funds," La Crosse Tribune, April 24, 2009
  • "School District Unsure of Strings Attached to Stimulus Money," Leader-Telegram, April 23, 2009
  • Walworth County: "Walworth County Schools Reap Stimulus Cash," Janesville Gazette, May 3, 2009
  • "Stimulus Funding to Help Homeless Students," Chicago Tribune, May 12, 2009
  • "Superintendent Outlines Plans for Stimulus Funds," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 22, 2009
  • Fond du Lac: "Stimulus Funds Will Help FdL Students," The Reporter, June 1, 2009
  • "Kanawha School Board Hears Stimulus Fund Plan," Charleston Gazette, June 1, 2009
  • Verona: "VASD Gets Approvals for Stimulus Spending," Verona Press, June 12, 2009
  • "Schools Weigh Stimulus Plans, Aim to Improve Student Achievement Levels," Wausau Daily Herald, June 20, 2009
  • Watertown: "School District Eyeing Stimulus Loan Option," Watertown Daily Times, June 24, 2009
  • Verona: "VASD Identifies More Stimulus Spending," The Verona Press, August 4, 2009
• U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor LEA Report
• U.S. Senate Democratic Policy Committee Report

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Wyoming

• Wyoming State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Application, Amendments, and Approval
• Wyoming state certification letter
• Wyoming state Recovery site
• Council of State Governments summary of Recovery information on Wyoming
• Wyoming Department of Education
• Wyoming Department of Education
  • Wyoming Department of Education Recovery site
  • Superintendent of Public Instruction's memo on ARRA
• School Facilities Commmission information
• Wyoming Title I LEA estimates from the U.S. Department of Education
• Local news media
  • "Wyo. Seeks Stimulus Funds for Education, Detention," CBS 4 Denver, July 18, 2009
• U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor LEA Report
• U.S. Senate Democratic Policy Committee Report

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American Samoa

• American Samoa territorial certification letter
• American Samoa territorial Recovery site
• Council of State Governments summary of Recovery information on American Samoa
• American Samoa Department of Education
• *No Department of Education estimate available

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Guam

• Guam territorial certification letter
• Guam territorial Recovery site
• Council of State Governments summary of Recovery information on Guam
• Guam Public School System
• Local news media
  • "Controls: Ensure Guam Gets Its Share of Stimulus, Account for Spending," Pacific Daily News, April 16, 2009
• *No Department of Education estimate available

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Northern Mariana Islands

• Northern Mariana Islands territorial certification letter
• Council of State Governments summary of Recovery information on the Northern Mariana Islands
• *No Department of Education estimate available

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Puerto Rico

• Puerto Rico Territorial Fiscal Stabilization Fund Application and Approval
• Puerto Rico territorial certification letter
• Puerto Rico territorial Recovery site
• Council of State Governments summary of Recovery information on Puerto Rico
• Puerto Rico Department of Education
• Puerto Rico Title I LEA estimates from the U.S. Department of Education
• U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor LEA Report

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U.S. Virgin Islands

• U.S. Virgin Islands territorial certification letter
• Council of State Governments summary of Recovery information on the Virgin Islands
• Virgin Islands Department of Education
• *No Department of Education estimate available

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