On February 17, 2009, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) became law. A major part of ARRA is the new State Fiscal Stabilization Fund (Stabilization) program. The program provides $53,600,000,000 to States to keep teachers in the classroom, prevent the cutting of valuable education programs, and help mitigate college tuition increases. Additionally, the Stabilization program will provide resources that States and districts may use to implement important education reforms, such as launching strategies that address inequities in the distribution of highly qualified teachers, building robust data systems that allow districts to better track student achievement, raising standards and strengthening student assessments, and turning around failing schools. We are requesting approval of the amended version of this application so that States can provide updated information on State support for elementary and secondary education and public institutions of higher education in fiscal years 2009, 2010 and 2011. This is necessary to ensure that States are fulfilling the requirements and obligations of the SFSF program.
PL:
Pub.L. 115 - 5 123
Name of Law: Title XIV of Division A of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
PL: Pub.L. 115 - 5 123 Name of Law: Title XIV of Division A of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
The burden hours have changed due to the application amendments for states to provide revised data, meet the MOE allocation requirement and provide FY2011 updates, already specified for states.
$2,249
No
No
No
No
Yes
Uncollected
James Butler 2022602274
No
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.