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Impact Aid Legislation and Procedures
Federal Legislation authorizing Emergency Impact Aid
- P.L. 109-234 Supplemental Appropriations bill, June 16, 2006 (from the Federal Register)
Provides additional funding for the Emergency Impact Aid Program and extends the obligation deadline - P.L. 109–148 FY 2006 Department of Defense appropriations bill, December 30, 2005 (complete text)
Title IV of this legislation is the Hurricane Education Recovery Act
Authorizes the Emergency Impact Aid Program - Letter from Secretary Spellings regarding Hurricane Impact legislation - December 30, 2005
Guidance for Emergency Impact Aid (Hurricane) Funding
- Superintendent's E-mail (September 8, 2006) announcing final payments.
The spreadsheet used to derive totals.
- Superintendent's Memo (July 28, 2006) announcing additional payments.
Local school divisions must obligate all Emergency Impact Aid funds received by September 30, 2006, and liquidate them within 90 days after that date, or they must be returned to the federal government.
- April 2006 No Child Left Behind Financial Compliance Insider article offers guidance on preparing for the audit of local Hurricane Impact Aid programs.
- Superintendent's E-mail (April 28, 2006) regarding payments for Quarters 2 and 3 and adjustments for Quarter 1 and the spreadsheet used to derive totals.
- Frequently Asked Questions Volume 2 (Released March 29, 2006) Follow up to first round of questions, including further guidance on using funds
- Frequently Asked Questions Volume 1 (Revised February 2, 2006) about Assistance for Homeless Youth Program under the Hurricane Education Recovery Act
- Superintendent's Email (March 29, 2006) regarding Quarter 1 payments and the spreadsheet used to derive totals.
Forms and Instructions for Filing Hurricane Impact Aid Applications
- Phase II of the Emergency Impact Aid for Displaced Students (pdf) - Released from the Virginia Department of Education February 8, 2006 {Instructions and Forms (word versions) }
- Instructions for School Division Applications for Emergency Impact Aid for Displaced Students (pdf) Released from the Virginia Department of Education January 19, 2006 (Word Version)
- Virginia Council for Private Education This website provides a list of nonpublic schools and their contact information.
- Excel spreadsheet of all Virginia nonpublic schools sorted by county.
Information For Displaced Students and Families
Louisiana Distance Diploma - This is a graduation option available to students for the 2006-07 academic year.
The Louisiana Department of Education is available to help families who are planning to return to New Orleans find public schools for their children. Visit www.louisianaschools.net, or call toll free at 1-877-453-2721 for more information.
Education Clearinghouse on Displaced Students - information and resources from national partners in serving students experiencing homelessness
Resources for Families
- Health and Human Services Poster with state specific phone numbers
The US Department of Health and Human Services has produced a customizable PDF poster including national numbers and state-specific numbers (contained in drop-down boxes) on various benefits and services that may be helpful for families.
For information on how to customize the poster by state using the drop-down boxes provided, click here. Please post/distribute this poster/information at any local offices, shelters, community centers, or wherever you think it may reach evacuees needing help.
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