The federal stimulus bill passed by Congress includes over $100 billion in funding for education and presents an opportunity for states and school districts to invest in school policies and practices that improve school climate and use positive approaches to discipline to keep children in school and improve learning. The DSC has developed advocacy materials and fact sheets on how states and districts can access these funds.

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Sign-on Letter to Congress with 4 Key Recommendations for ESEA Reauthorization (Document)

On March 26 the DSC submitted a letter, signed by over 100 organizations and individuals, to the US House Committee on Education and Labor outlining our four key recommendations for creating accountability for school discipline policies and creating support for schools and districts to implement positiv

DSC Submits Letter to Senate Committee on ESEA and the Whole Child (Document)

On April 22, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee held a hearing entitled ESEA and Addressing the Needs of the Whole Child.  School discipline was among the topics covered, featuring testimony from George Sugai about Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports.

Press Release on School Climate and Race to the Top Funds (Document)

This press release from the Dignity in Schools Campaign and the Southern Poverty Law Center describes developments in using Race to the Top funds to develop positive school climates and di

November 2009 - DSC Fact Sheet on Using Race to the Top to Support PBIS (Document)

DSC Fact Sheet (pdf)

April 17 - Dignity in Schools Campaign Urges Education Secretary to Improve School Discipline and Achievement Through Stimulus Funds (Document)

The Dignity in Schools Campaign, together with 24 organizations and over 40 individuals, submitted a letter to Education Secretary Arne Duncan urging the U.S.

Positive Behavior Supports: A Wise Investment of Economic Stimulus Funds (Document)

A publication of Southern Poverty Law Center and Dignity in Schools Campaign


DSC Tele-conference: How Students with Disabilities Are Being Pushed Out of School, April 7, 2009
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This DSC tele-conference call includes a discussion of "How Education Stimulus Dollars Can Be Used to Solve Part of the Pushout Problem"


Listen to the call


Read the powerpoint on Stimulus Funding