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Frequently Asked Questions

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1. What is the purpose of the Reading Excellence Act?

2. How much money was appropriated for REA?

3. How will the Reading Excellence Act funds flow from the Department to the schools?

4. What does REA mean for the America Reads Challenge (ARC) office? Will the ARC move to OESE?

5. Why is REA needed?

6. How will States apply for funds?

7. Who will review the SEAs' applications?

8. Will priority be given for anything?

9. How will LEAs apply for funds?

10. What is the minimum subgrant amount to be awarded to LEAs?

11. How much money can the SEAs and the LEAs set aside for administration costs?

12. What is a Tutorial Assistance Subgrant?

13. What if no LEA applies for a TAS?

14. Who does the REA target?

15. How will REA help teachers?

16. How will REA use volunteers?

17. Will REA support family literacy?

18. Is there an evaluation component?

19. Are States required to evaluate this program?

20. How can Community-based organizations get involved? Get funded?

21. What if there isn't a CBO in a district that applies for a grant?

22. What programs are acceptable programs for LEAs to use in order to receive an REA subgrant? Do you have a list?

23. Are all States eligible to receive grants? If so, how many?

24. Are Bureau of Indian Affairs schools eligible for funds?

25. Which territories are eligible for funds?

26. How does Even Start fit in?

27. What is the National Institute for Literacy (NIFL)?

28. What role does the National Institute for Literacy play with respect to REA?

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