Overview of the Recovery Act
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) was signed into law by President Obama on February 17th, 2009. It is an unprecedented effort to jumpstart our economy, create or save millions of jobs, and put a down payment on addressing long-neglected challenges so our country can thrive in the 21st century. The Act is an extraordinary response to a crisis unlike any since the Great Depression, and includes measures to modernize our nation's infrastructure, enhance energy independence, expand educational opportunities, preserve and improve affordable health care, provide tax relief, and protect those in greatest need. Show less
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) was signed into law by President Obama on February 17th, 2009. It is an unprecedented effort... Show more
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Find out about funding your state is receiving under Recovery Act education programs for state fiscal stabilization, low-income schools, special education, education technology grants, vocational rehabilitation, independent living services, homeless children assistance, low-income college students, and work study.
ED will accelerate Recovery Act spending by making $11.37 billion in Title I, IDEA, and Vocational Rehabilitation funding available to states one month early to help save jobs and drive reform. See press release.
President Obama joined Secretary Duncan at ED on July 24, 2009, to announce Race to the Top -- a national competition for states to lead the way in school reforms, backed by historic levels of financial support. They announced funding available for reform under other Recovery Act education programs as well. See...
- Video highlights
- Webcast of the announcement
- Secretary's remarks
- Race to the Top website
- Programs -- Investing in Innovation, Teacher Incentive Fund, State Longitudinal Data Systems, Title I School Improvement Grants, State Educational Technology Grants
- Race to the Top notice
- State Stabilization notice
- State Data Systems notice
- More news...
Programs
Implementing the Recovery Act
- Recovery Act Section 1512Recipient Reporting Requirements
- Webinar presentation on new ARRA programs (July 27, 2009)
- ED Recovery Act Technical Assistance Web Conferences
- More...
ED Recovery Act Plans and Reports
Budget
Registered Lobbyist Contact Disclosure Forms
Civil Rights Obligations Notice
Additional Resources, Including Video and Legislation
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