What are some steps I can take now to prepare for implementation of the stimulus law?
Provide information to both your state education agency (SEA) and Governor’s office (e.g. district’s per pupil expenditure, losses or projected losses in local property tax revenues, budget impact data re: any projected lay-offs and/or cuts in services, priorities that are already underway or being planned for meeting requirements for data systems, teacher quality, assessments, etc., school modernization needs). Work with your state school boards association to request regular meetings with your SEA and Governor’s office regarding implementation efforts. If you have identified potential red flags and concerns about how your state will administer the funds, raise such questions/concerns with your state associations, SEA, Governor, state legislature, and members of Congress. Advocate for greater disclosure about the process, related timelines, decisions, etc. What offices within the U.S. Department of Education are responsible for administering respective portions of the economic stimulu
