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Education

Arkansas Department of Education Resources

The Department of Education is scheduled to receive $228.8 million in formula grant funding. Local Education Agencies (LEAs) may apply for a portion of an additional $43.2 million in grants. These funds are above and beyond what is provided for in the Fiscal Stabilization section of the Stimulus Act.

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Higher Education

Under the Stimulus Act, the Federal Pell Grant Program as authorized by the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070 et seq.) will see increases in the discretionary Pell grants for individuals of $500 (to $4,860) and to mandatory Pell grants of $490 (to $5,350). Appropriation is not needed because student tuitions have already been factored into budgets for the institutions, and refunds to students are not subject to appropriations. $550 million in competitive grants are available for College Work Study to support low-income students who work while in school, Teacher Quality grants as authorized by Part A of Title II of the Higher Education Act of 1965, and Statewide Data Systems to track post-secondary and workforce statistical data.

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Vocational Education

The Department of Workforce Education will receive $6.6 million in Rehabilitation Services and Disability Research grants to carry out the Vocational Rehabilitation Services program as authorized by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 701 et seq.) This program supports a wide range of services designed to help persons with disabilities prepare for and engage in gainful employment to the extent of their capabilities.

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Education & Higher Education

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Higher Education

Vocational Education

Education

Arkansas Department of Education Resources