The Education Jobs Bill passed out of the House by a vote of 247 to 161. The Education Jobs Bill would provide $10 billion to school districts and states to help save education jobs for teachers and school district staff. The bill will save approximately 160,000jobs that are key to student achievement and the performance of school districts. The U.S. Department of Education has released the projected state by state Education Jobs Fund Allocations information. To read the information, please click here.
The following information regarding the Education Jobs Fund is now posted on the U.S. Department of Education's web site:
• Letter to Governors
• Application for Funding
• Initial Guidance