EETT, that light at the end of the tunnel is looking less like a train…

May28

As many of my readers know from earlier posts,  the road to getting EETT ARRA funds out in California has been anything but smooth. Some progress has been made in hearings yesterday at the State Capitol.  This shift on some of the key issues was not just a result of events yesterday, but due to months of effort by a number of different people and groups, CUE, CETPA, ACSA, CCSESA and several district
representatives. Their support was invaluable for me both yesterday, and throughout this process. Thank you!

  • EETT formula money from ARRA for districts has been approved by the Senate Budget and Assembly Education Budget Subcommittees. Details to follow on the date and time specifics, but both committees and the LAO agree that it will be handled outside of the 2010/2011 budget process.
  • EETT competitive grant money from ARRA is still under discussion.
    • An Assembly subcommittee that deals with education budget issues has voted to use the original grant program that CDE put out and districts applied for in Fall 2009. Assemblymember Brownley in particular, was very supportive.
    • The Senate Budget Committee has voted to send the part of EETT ARRA for competitive grants to conference for further discussion.
  • It’s critical for everyone to support having the competitive grant process that was put in place so we can:
    1. Get the money out the door quickly
    2. Get it spent effectively
    3. Get a program that meets federal guidelines and our state Ed Code.
  • Call or write your State Senator. Letters from Superintendents are especially helpful.
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