Volume I, No. 20

April 2, 2009

Education’s Bottom Line provides information regarding the State Budget along with other pertinent information on issues affecting school districts.  

Education Guidelines Released on ARRA – New Construction Included

By Anna Ferrera

The U.S. Department of Education released guidance today on education programs under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).  The guidelines, among other things, allow state fiscal stabilization funding to be used for new school construction. more...

Some Relief for Public Works Projects

By Duwayne Brooks

The Department of Finance (DOF) recently posted information on their website regarding the disbursement of bond funds from the proceeds of the sale of $6.5 billion in state bonds by the State Treasurer during the week of March 23, 2009. more...

Summary of School Maintenance Funding and Programs

By Ian Padilla

The following is a summary of changes made to school maintenance funding and programs as a result of the State Budget.  more ...

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