A New Education Stimulus | 1/28/2009
Congress is scheduled to vote for The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act 2009,  the new stimulus package bill, today. The stimulus bill contains a large investment in education. Nearly $100 billion could provide financial relief to school districts facing financial crises and severe budget cutbacks. A copy of the bill and its accompanying reports can be found here.  Aid includes funding for school improvement and innovation, school renovation, special education, and financial assistance for college students. Education Policy Center director, Jane Hannaway, breaks down what this stimulus plan could mean for education reform. Read commentary.