Tuesday, December 16, 2014

What was in the CRomnibus for education?

Per ASCD:
  • Title I: Receiving an additional $25 million (for total funds of $14.4 billion) to assist schools with high percentages of low-income students.
  • Individuals with Disabilities Education Act: Receiving an additional $25 million (for total funds of $11.5 billion) to provide services to children with disabilities.
  • Preschool Development Grants: Receiving $250 million in competitive grants to build or expand high-quality preschool programs.
  • 21st Century Community Learning Centers: Receiving an additional $2.3 million (for total funds of $1.15 billion) to provide academic enrichment in high-poverty communities during nonschool hours.
In FY15, the Investing in Innovation program will lose $21 million (for total funds of $120 million), the School Leadership program will lose $9.3 million (for total funds of $16.4 million), the Teacher Incentive Fund will lose $58.7 million (for total funds of $230 million), and the Pell Grant program will lose $303 million (for total funds of $22.5 billion).

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