eChalk qualifies for funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). ARRA provides approximately $100 billion for education in support of states and school districts to drive school reform and to improve student achievement.

The ARRA funds appropriated to the U.S. Department of Education are divided into three components of education funding: the State Fiscal Stabilization Fund (SFSF), Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Title I), and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part B. The SFSF provides funds to close the achievement gap, help students from all backgrounds achieve high standards and address four specific areas that are authorized under bipartisan education legislation—including the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and the America Competes Act of 2007:

• Making progress toward rigorous college- and career-ready standards and high-quality assessments that are valid and reliable for all students, including English language learners and students with disabilities
• Establishing pre-K-to-college and career data systems that track progress and foster continuous improvement
• Making improvements in teacher effectiveness and in the equitable distribution of qualified teachers for all students, particularly students who are most in need
• Providing intensive support and effective interventions for the lowest-performing schools

For more information on ARRA funds for education, visit the U.S. Department of Education website.