Administration Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, December 10, 2013
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Application to Apply for 2014 Public Law 874 Funds
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Hillsborough County School District annually applies to the Federal Government for impact funds under Public Law 874.  This law provides funds to supplement the education of students whose parents are in the armed services, work in Federal institutions, or live in Federally subsidized housing.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Demonstrate best financial practices
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
The District expects to receive approximately $500,000 for this reimbursement.
EVALUATION
Staff annually reviews changes in Federal Legislation and U.S. Department of Education Rules on application guidelines for Public Law 874 funds to ensure accuracy and best practices.
SUBMITTED BY:

Joyce Wieland		Lewis A. Brinson, Ed.D.
General Director, Student Planning, Placement and Support Programs (813) 272-4438		Assistant Superintendent, Administration (813) 272-4071
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20131210_604 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 8.13