The U.S. Department of Education has released its first round of reporting regarding the impact of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (“ARRA”), commonly known
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First Accounting of Stimulus Package’s Impact Published
According to reporting completed by Connecticut school districts, funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (“ARRA”), commonly known as “The Stimulus Package,” saved or…
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Project Opening Doors Award Upheld
Project Opening Doors (“POD”) is a new program offered on a nation-wide basis through the National Math and Science Initiative (“NMSI”). POD is designed to…
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Deadline for Executing 403(b) Plan Document Approaching
Employers that sponsor 403(b) plans, such as public school districts, have until December 31, 2009, to adopt written 403(b) plan documents in order to comply…
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Burden of Stimulus Package Reporting Requirements Discussed
An Education Week article published today discusses the burden that the reporting requirements associated with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), commonly known as…
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New Law Allows Towns to Reduce Budget Appropriations as a Result of Stimulus Package’s Direct Education Funding
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The Connecticut General Assembly recently passed legislation permitting towns and municipalities to reduce their appropriations to school districts in an amount up to the funding…