January 28, 2009

Based on an analysis by the House Committee on Education and Labor, below is a breakdown of what schools in the 7th district can expect to see the following estimated grants should H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act pass the Senate and be signed into law by President Obama:

Jefferson County Schools-
2009 total- $23,402, 600
2010 total- $14,595,800
Two-Year total increase- $37,998,400

Adams-Arapahoe 28J Schools-
2009 total- $17,479,500
2010 total- $8,461,000
Two-Year total increase- $25,940,500

Adams 14 Schools-
2009 total- $3,720,700
2010 total- $1,660,600
Two-Year total increase- $5,381,300

Mapleton Schools-
2009 total- $1,623,700
2010 total- $961,700
Two-Year total increase- $2,585,400

School District 27J (Brighton)-
2009 total- $1,730,400
2010 total- $1,053,300
Two-Year total increase- $2,783,800

Bennett 29J Schools-
2009 total- $205,500
2010 total- $151,700
Two-Year total increase- $357,200

Strasburg 31J Schools-
2009 total- $148,400
2010 total- $99,500
Two-Year total increase- $247,900

If you would like to see a more detailed breakdown of these funds and funds for other Colorado school districts, please visit the following website for the Committee on Education and Labor:

http://edlabor.house.gov/selected-allocations-for-school-districts-under-the-american-recovery-and-reinvestment-bill/index.shtml