Fort Worth ISD - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

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American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

The economic stimulus package developed by Congress includes a strong focus on education. Signed into law in February, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) will bring about $6 billion in new, one-time-only federal funding to Texas public schools. Actively involved in helping to shape the national initiative, the Fort Worth ISD is committed to using its share of the stimulus funds to improve teaching and learning throughout the District.

What we're doing:

As soon as the stimulus package was proposed, Fort Worth ISD began developing an action plan to best use use ARRA funds to benefit students.
An ad hoc stimulus committee was formed consisting of key administrators from departments that could receive stimulus funds.
This committee meets regularly to plan the district's response to this influx of funds so that our organization can best utilize them effectively and appropriately.

Future plans:

Fort Worth ISD will adjust its action plan as information is received and will continue to communicate to stakeholders as the economic stimulus package’s guidelines, regulations and details are promulgated.