States Accepting and Rejecting Stimulus Funding

Friday, April 3rd, is the deadline for states to certify their acceptance of the federal stimulus funding. Forty-eight states submitted certifications, which can be located on Recovery.gov. As of Thursday South Carolina and Montana had not yet submitted certifications. Read Stateline.org's analysis and watch Arne Duncan, Secretary of Education, discuss how rejecting these federal funds might impact states.

For guidance on using stimulus funding to support vulnerable children and families.