The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), signed into law in February 2009, will bring billions of dollars in new federal funding to Texas public schools. Check this page regularly for the latest updates on the stimulus and stabilization package.
The intended purpose of all of the ARRA funds is to save and create jobs as well as improve education through four key reform areas:
- Making progress toward rigorous college-and-career-ready standards and high quality assessments that are valid and reliable for all students, including English language learners and students with disabilities;
- Establishing Pre-K to college and career data systems that track progress and foster continuous improvement;
- Making improvements in teacher effectiveness and in the equitable distribution of qualified teachers for all students, particularly students who are most in need; and
- Providing intensive support and effective interventions for the lowest performing schools.
Recent News and Announcements
10/02/2009 - FAQ X - this updated FAQ contains information related to Reporting for all ARRA grants - please note other sections in this FAQ are for SFSF grant only
10/01/2009 - ER Instructions to Enter ARRA Quarterly Reporting
9/29/2009 - Texas Guidance on 1512 Quarterly Reporting
9/25/2009 - New ARRA Quarterly Reporting Requirements
Salary Information
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Texas Information
Texas Resources and Guidance
SFSF Technical Assistance Webinars
ARRA Funding Details for Texas
Texas Steps Up - program details and information
Prohibitions on an LEA’s use of SFSF funds
Additional Contact Information
Salary Information
ARRA Grant Reimbursements by LEA
Federal Information
Federal Resources and Guidance
For more information…
Contact us by email and by phone at 512.936.3647 or join the Stimulus: Funds for Texas Education listserv.
Reporting fraud, waste or abuse to the State Auditor's Office
The SAO investigates allegations of fraud, waste or abuse involving state funds and resources. This includes fraud, waste or abuse involving the Federal Stimulus or American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds. To report fraud, waste or abuse to the State Auditors Office call the SAO Hotline at 1-800-TX-AUDIT (892-8348) or the Web site https://sao.fraud.state.tx.us/hotline.aspx