There has been an increase in the number of states with school vouchers. Some of the money that traditionally went to public education is now going to private schools.
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As of August 2024, the U.S. federal budget for fiscal year (FY) 2024 is still under discussion, with looming threats of a government shutdown if no agreement is reached by the September 30 deadline. Lawmakers are negotiating to pass a continuing resolution (CR), which would extend federal funding temporarily to avoid a government shutdown.
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Several U.S. states have allocated state funds specifically to support mental health services in schools. These initiatives are part of broader efforts to address the growing mental health needs of students, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's a list of some states that have taken significant steps in this area:
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For those of you whose focus is Career and Technical Education (CTE), here
are the important figures for each of the states as we begin this school year:
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The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) is the most recent version of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) which was passed in 1965. It provides 12 formula-allocated grant programs and 21 competitive grant programs. Formula programs are based on certain criteria for recipient students and the funds are allocated based on the number meeting those requirements.
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Only 51 days remain to spend the final ESSER funds by September 30. As of June 30, the federal government posted that $28B still was unspent. See the table of states and the amount still unspent or uncommitted as reported in the Education Stabilization Fund portal.
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As the time gets closer to the date that the Elementary and Secondary Education Relief Funds (ESSER) must be spent or obligated, we track the progress of spending across the states. You can see the status as of 4/30/24 based on state reports to the U.S. Department of Education.
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States continue to submit their SPEND of the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds in the interest of transparency, as required by the federal government. The table below reflects the results submitted by states 3/30/24.
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The latest version of the state budget plan was released Wednesday evening by the Louisiana Senate Finance Committee. Based on improved state revenue projections, senators have $197 million more to use in the current budget year and $88 million more in the next cycle.
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As we all know, the final tranche of ESSER funds from the American Rescue Plan (ARP) must be spent or committed by September 30, 2024. But just how much is left to be spent?
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If you have an educational product or service that contributes value to preschool classrooms in the United States - school districts may be able to use this $98 million dollar funding opportunity to purchase your product.
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Now is the time to look at state budgets. Here are the financial insights to consider while revisiting your 2020 business plan.
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