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Title I, Part A Recovery Fund

Section: Division A, Title VIII | Agency: Dept. of Education

Provides assistance for schools that have high concentrations of students from families that live in poverty in order to help improve teaching and learning for students most at risk of failing to meet state academic achievement standards

Brief description of program or funding including funding distribution method (formula or competitive grant):

These funds provide additional resources for the Title I, Part A, Grants for Local Education Agencies, an existing program under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) of 1965, as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB).  The purpose of the program is to provide assistance for schools that have high concentrations of students from families that live in poverty in order to help improve teaching and learning for students most at risk of failing to meet state academic achievement standards. 

These funds are distributed to Local Education Agencies (67 school districts, Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind, and the university lab schools.)  The formula for allocation of the funds is prescribed in federal statute and regulations.

When funds are expected to be available:  50% by March 31, 2009; 50% by October 1, 2009.

How long are funds available:  Funds must be obligated by the sub-recipients no later than September 30, 2011.

Conditions or prerequisites for accessing funds (include matching or MOE requirements):

The first 50% of the funds will be released based on the existing approved Consolidated Application under the ESEA.  In order to receive the remaining 50% the state must submit an amendment to the Consolidated Application for review and approval by the U.S. Department of Education.