Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA)
NOTE:
The information contained on this web page applies to
Part B IDEA ARRA.
ARRA Section 1511 Certifications:
If the LEA intends, within the limitations imposed by ARRA, and other federal or state statutes, to use funds for infrastructure investments, the chief executive of the school district or charter school shall certify that the infrastructure investment has received the full review and vetting required by law and that the chief executive accepts responsibility that the infrastructure investment is an appropriate use of taxpayer dollars. This certification shall include a description of the investment, the estimated total cost, and the amount of covered funds to be used, and shall be submitted to DESE for review and for public posting by website and linked to the website established by the Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board pursuant to ARRA 1526. The LEA acknowledges that infrastructure investment expenditures may not be made until this certification is made and posted.
Guidance:
- OSEP Guidance (4/1/09)
- OSEP Amended Guidance (4/13/09)
- “One-Stop-Shop” DESE IDEA ARRA Guidance (Revised 1/19/2010)
- New OMB Guidance on FTE Calculations (12/18/09)
Allocations:
- FY 10 ARRA ECSE Allocations
- FY 10 Regular Part B IDEA Allocations
- FY 10 ARRA Part B IDEA Allocations
Examples of IDEA/ARRA Expenditures:
Maintenance of Effort (MOE):
- MOE Calculator
- Explanation/Example of MOE Adjustment
- Maximum MOE Adjustment Amount for each district
- List of ESEA Activities
Construction/Renovation/Buses:
NOTE: Prior approval is required before obligating funds for construction, alteration/renovation, real estate, or buses/vehicle purchases. Please submit requests to DESE at least two weeks before the estimated project start date.
- Part B Capital Outlay Purchase Request Form
- ECSE ARRA Capital Outlay Purchase Request Form
- Requirements related to construction/renovation:
- Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards
- American Disabilities Accessibility Guidelines
- Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR)
- OMB Circular A-87 General Requirements
- Buy American and Wage Rates (ARRA 1605 & 1606)
- 2007 MO Bus Standards
Presentations/Frequently Asked Questions:
- ARRA Overview Powerpoint
- MOASBO Presentation (4/22/09) [powerpoint]
- CPA Auditor's Conference
Frequently Asked Questions:
- FAQ [Coming Soon]
Other Helful Links: