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November 1, 2011 TO THE ADMINISTRATOR ADDRESSED: SUBJECT: Congressional Reduction of Selected School Year 2011–2012 Federal Funds and Increase to Education Jobs Fund Congressional Reduction of Selected School Year 2011–2012 Federal FundsOn September 30,
2011, Congress passed a fiscal Continuing Resolution for the federal fiscal
year (FFY) 2012 appropriations bill that included a small decrease to the
existing FFY 2011, which is school year (SY) 2011‑2012, allocations to
states.
This estimated 1.5
percent reduction to the following federal program areas may have a small
impact on SY 2011–2012 entitlements.
Texas Education Agency (TEA) staff is currently analyzing the
information provided by the various program offices at the US Department of
Education (USDE) to determine the potential impact on currently awarded Notices
of Grant Award (NOGAs) and NOGAs to be issued with the release of maximum
entitlements later in the fall. Additional detailed information will be
forthcoming once the actual impact on local educational agencies has been
determined.
It is important to
note that while USDE did initially indicate that some potential reductions
could be taken in the following school year (SY 2012-2013), that initial
guidance has been rescinded. The required reductions will impact the SY
2011–2012 entitlements.
If you have any questions concerning this potential small reduction in funding, please email the Division of Grants Administration at gafpc@tea.state.tx.us. Education Jobs Fund IncreaseOn September 16, 2011, TEA received supplemental funds from USDE under the Education Jobs Fund (Ed Jobs) program. An approximate $18,900,000 is available for allocation to Ed Jobs grantees. Reallocation amounts for Ed Jobs grantees will be calculated within the next few weeks and will be posted online at http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index4.aspx?id=5040&menu_id=2147483678. No application is necessary to receive the additional Ed Jobs funds. Grantees will receive an amended NOGA via email that includes the reallocation funding, along with a revised NOGA transmittal letter. TEA will post a message via the Grants Administration and Federal Program Compliance (GAFPC) listserv to notify grantees that their amended 2010-2012 Ed Jobs NOGAs are being sent. The purpose of the Ed Jobs grant program is to assist states in saving or creating education jobs. Jobs funded under this program are exclusively for school-level employees that provide educational and related services for early childhood, elementary, and secondary education. For detailed information regarding allowable activities, please check the frequently asked questions (FAQ) posted in the “Texas Guidance” section of the Education Jobs Fund – Guidance webpage. With questions concerning the Ed Jobs reallocation, please email the Division of Grants Administration at gafpc@tea.state.tx.us. Sincerely,
Cory Green Chief Grants Administrator Office for Grants and Fiscal Compliance
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