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STATE BY STATE ANALYSIS OF KEY CLINTON-GORE
2001 INITIATIVES
ALABAMA
January 31, 2000
Alabama will benefit from many of the initiatives announced by President
Clinton in his State of the Union Address. Key initiatives include:
Head Start: The President's budget increases funding for Head Start
by $1 billion - the largest funding increase ever proposed for the
program - to provide early learning services to approximately 950,000
children. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest
$96.1 million on this initiative in Alabama, an increase of $15 million
over last year.
Class Size: The President's class size reduction initiative continues
his commitment to reduce class size in the early grades by staying on a
path to hiring 100,000 high quality teachers nationwide. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $26.6 million on this
initiative in Alabama, versus last year's $21 million.
Teaching to High Standards A new initiative to recruit, train and
reward good teachers, the Teaching to High Standards Initiative will
give grants to states and districts to fund high-quality,
standards-based professional development for teachers. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $10.6 million on this
initiative in Alabama.
21st Century Community Learning Centers: 21st Century Community
Learning Centers are designed to ensure that every child in every
failing school can have a safe place to learn during the after-school
and summertime hours. Funding will be targeted to those children most in
need of academic assistance as part of a comprehensive approach to help
low-achieving students meet high academic standards. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $9.5 million on this
initiative in Alabama.
Child Care: The President's budget expands the Child Care and
Development Block Grant to help working families struggling to afford
child care. These new funds, combined with the child care funds
provided in welfare reform, will enable the program to serve over 2.2
million children nationwide in FY2001, an increase of nearly one million
kids since 1997. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $40.9 million on this initiative in Alabama, an increase of $16.8
million over last year.
Mental Health Block Grant: According to the December 1999 Surgeon
General's Report on Mental Health, one in five Americans is living with
a mental health disorder. To help meet this need, the Mental Health
Block Grant provides support to community-based care for the severely
mentally ill. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $6.2 million on this initiative in Alabama, an increase of
$913,675 over last year.
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund: This fund, administered by EPA,
capitalizes grants to states, which in turn provide low interest loans
to public water systems for infrastructural improvements. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $9.3 million on this
initiative in Alabama, an increase of $58,500 over last year.
Weatherization: In its more than 20 years of existence, the
Weatherization Assistance Program has weatherized five million American
households. For FY2001, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $1.6 million on the program in Alabama, versus $1.4 million spent
last year.
STATE BY STATE ANALYSIS OF KEY CLINTON-GORE
2001 INITIATIVES
ALASKA
January 31, 2000
Alaska will benefit from many of the initiatives announced by President
Clinton in his State of the Union Address. Key initiatives include:
Head Start: The President's budget increases funding for Head Start
by $1 billion - the largest funding increase ever proposed for the
program - to provide early learning services to approximately 950,000
children. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest
$11.8 million on this initiative in Alaska, an increase of $1.9 million
over last year.
Class Size: The President's class size reduction initiative continues
his commitment to reduce class size in the early grades by staying on a
path to hiring 100,000 high quality teachers nationwide. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $8 million on this
initiative in Alaska, versus last year's $6.1 million.
Teaching to High Standards A new initiative to recruit, train and
reward good teachers, the Teaching to High Standards Initiative will
give grants to states and districts to fund high-quality,
standards-based professional development for teachers. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $3.4 million on this
initiative in Alaska.
21st Century Community Learning Centers: 21st Century Community
Learning Centers are designed to ensure that every child in every
failing school can have a safe place to learn during the after-school
and summertime hours. Funding will be targeted to those children most in
need of academic assistance as part of a comprehensive approach to help
low-achieving students meet high academic standards. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $1.3 million on this
initiative in Alaska.
Child Care: The President's budget expands the Child Care and
Development Block Grant to help working families struggling to afford
child care. These new funds, combined with the child care funds
provided in welfare reform, will enable the program to serve over 2.2
million children nationwide in FY2001, an increase of nearly one million
kids since 1997. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $4 million on this initiative in Alaska, an increase of $1.7
million over last year.
Mental Health Block Grant: According to the December 1999 Surgeon
General's Report on Mental Health, one in five Americans is living with
a mental health disorder. To help meet this need, the Mental Health
Block Grant provides support to community-based care for the severely
mentally ill. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $755,639 on this initiative in Alaska an increase of $39,810 over
last year.
Federal Land Acquisition: Land acquisitions, part of the
Administration's historic Lands Legacy initiative, help the American
people acquire and protect natural and historic sites around the country
and off our coast. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes
to invest $3.3 million on this initiative in Alaska.
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund: This fund, administered by EPA,
capitalizes grants to states, which in turn provide low interest loans
to public water systems for infrastructural improvements. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $7.8 million on this
initiative in Alaska, an increase of $49,300 over last year.
Weatherization: In its more than 20 years of existence, the
Weatherization Assistance Program has weatherized five million American
households. For FY2001, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $1.2 million on the program in Alaska, versus $1 million spent
last year.
STATE BY STATE ANALYSIS OF KEY CLINTON-GORE
2001 INITIATIVES
Arizona
January 31, 2000
Arizona will benefit from many of the initiatives announced by President
Clinton in his State of the Union Address. Key initiatives include:
Head Start: The President's budget increases funding for Head Start
by $1 billion - the largest funding increase ever proposed for the
program - to provide early learning services to approximately 950,000
children. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest
$92.5 million on this initiative in Arizona, an increase of $18.7
million over last year.
Class Size: The President's class size reduction initiative continues
his commitment to reduce class size in the early grades by staying on a
path to hiring 100,000 high quality teachers nationwide. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $26 million on this
initiative in Arizona, versus last year's $19 million.
Teaching to High Standards A new initiative to recruit, train and
reward good teachers, the Teaching to High Standards Initiative will
give grants to states and districts to fund high-quality,
standards-based professional development for teachers. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $11 million on this
initiative in Arizona.
21st Century Community Learning Centers: 21st Century Community
Learning Centers are designed to ensure that every child in every
failing school can have a safe place to learn during the after-school
and summertime hours. Funding will be targeted to those children most in
need of academic assistance as part of a comprehensive approach to help
low-achieving students meet high academic standards. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $9.2 million on this
initiative in Arizona.
Child Care: The President's budget expands the Child Care and
Development Block Grant to help working families struggling to afford
child care. These new funds, combined with the child care funds
provided in welfare reform, will enable the program to serve over 2.2
million children nationwide in FY2001, an increase of nearly one million
kids since 1997. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $38.8 million on this initiative in Arizona, an increase of $16
million over last year.
Mental Health Block Grant: According to the December 1999 Surgeon
General's Report on Mental Health, one in five Americans is living with
a mental health disorder. To help meet this need, the Mental Health
Block Grant provides support to community-based care for the severely
mentally ill. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $6.6 million on this initiative in Arizona, an increase of
$859,501 over last year.
Federal Land Acquisition: Land acquisitions, part of the
Administration's historic Lands Legacy initiative, help the American
people acquire and protect natural and historic sites around the country
and off our coast. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes
to invest $6.8 million on this initiative in Arizona.
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund: This fund, administered by EPA,
capitalizes grants to states, which in turn provide low interest loans
to public water systems for infrastructural improvements. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $8 million on this
initiative in Arizona, an increase of $50,100 over last year.
Weatherization: In its more than 20 years of existence, the
Weatherization Assistance Program has weatherized five million American
households. For FY2001, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $921,067 on the program in Arizona, versus $805,706 spent last
year.
STATE BY STATE ANALYSIS OF KEY CLINTON-GORE
2001 INITIATIVES
ARKANSAS
January 31, 2000
Arkansas will benefit from many of the initiatives announced by
President Clinton in his State of the Union Address. Key initiatives
include:
Head Start: The President's budget increases funding for Head Start
by $1 billion - the largest funding increase ever proposed for the
program - to provide early learning services to approximately 950,000
children. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest
$57.8 million on this initiative in Arkansas, an increase of $8.9
million over last year.
Class Size: The President's class size reduction initiative continues
his commitment to reduce class size in the early grades by staying on a
path to hiring 100,000 high quality teachers nationwide. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $16.7 million on this
initiative in Arkansas, versus last year's $12.6 million.
Teaching to High Standards A new initiative to recruit, train and
reward good teachers, the Teaching to High Standards Initiative will
give grants to states and districts to fund high-quality,
standards-based professional development for teachers. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $6.5 million on this
initiative in Arkansas.
21st Century Community Learning Centers: 21st Century Community
Learning Centers are designed to ensure that every child in every
failing school can have a safe place to learn during the after-school
and summertime hours. Funding will be targeted to those children most in
need of academic assistance as part of a comprehensive approach to help
low-achieving students meet high academic standards. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $6 million on this
initiative in Arkansas.
Child Care: The President's budget expands the Child Care and
Development Block Grant to help working families struggling to afford
child care. These new funds, combined with the child care funds
provided in welfare reform, will enable the program to serve over 2.2
million children nationwide in FY2001, an increase of nearly one million
kids since 1997. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $23.7 million on this initiative in Arkansas, an increase of $9.8
million over last year.
Mental Health Block Grant: According to the December 1999 Surgeon
General's Report on Mental Health, one in five Americans is living with
a mental health disorder. To help meet this need, the Mental Health
Block Grant provides support to community-based care for the severely
mentally ill. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $3.6 million on this initiative in Arkansas, an increase of
$587,849 over last year.
Federal Land Acquisition: Land acquisitions, part of the
Administration's historic Lands Legacy initiative, help the American
people acquire and protect natural and historic sites around the country
and off our coast. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes
to invest $1 million on this initiative in Arkansas.
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund: This fund, administered by EPA,
capitalizes grants to states, which in turn provide low interest loans
to public water systems for infrastructural improvements. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $11.1 million on this
initiative in Arkansas, an increase of $70,000 over last year.
Weatherization: In its more than 20 years of existence, the
Weatherization Assistance Program has weatherized five million American
households. For FY2001, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $1.4 million on the program in Arkansas, versus $1.2 million
spent last year.
STATE BY STATE ANALYSIS OF KEY CLINTON-GORE
2001 INITIATIVES
CALIFORNIA
January 31, 2000
California will benefit from many of the initiatives announced by
President Clinton in his State of the Union Address. Key initiatives
include:
Head Start: The President's budget increases funding for Head Start
by $1 billion - the largest funding increase ever proposed for the
program - to provide early learning services to approximately 950,000
children. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest
$772.8 million on this initiative in California, an increase of $136.1
million over last year.
Class Size: The President's class size reduction initiative continues
his commitment to reduce class size in the early grades by staying on a
path to hiring 100,000 high quality teachers nationwide. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $206.5 million on this
initiative in California, versus last year's $140 million.
Teaching to High Standards A new initiative to recruit, train and
reward good teachers, the Teaching to High Standards Initiative will
give grants to states and districts to fund high-quality,
standards-based professional development for teachers. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $81.2 million on this
initiative in California.
21st Century Community Learning Centers: 21st Century Community
Learning Centers are designed to ensure that every child in every
failing school can have a safe place to learn during the after-school
and summertime hours. Funding will be targeted to those children most in
need of academic assistance as part of a comprehensive approach to help
low-achieving students meet high academic standards. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $73.9 million on this
initiative in California.
Child Care: The President's budget expands the Child Care and
Development Block Grant to help working families struggling to afford
child care. These new funds, combined with the child care funds
provided in welfare reform, will enable the program to serve over 2.2
million children nationwide in FY2001, an increase of nearly one million
kids since 1997. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $243.8 million on this initiative in California, an increase of
$100.1 million over last year.
Mental Health Block Grant: According to the December 1999 Surgeon
General's Report on Mental Health, one in five Americans is living with
a mental health disorder. To help meet this need, the Mental Health
Block Grant provides support to community-based care for the severely
mentally ill. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $54.1 million on this initiative in California, an increase of $8
million over last year.
Federal Land Acquisition: Land acquisitions, part of the
Administration's historic Lands Legacy initiative, help the American
people acquire and protect natural and historic sites around the country
and off our coast. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes
to invest $38.7 million on this initiative in California.
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund: This fund, administered by EPA,
capitalizes grants to states, which in turn provide low interest loans
to public water systems for infrastructural improvements. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $84.6 million on this
initiative in California, an increase of $632,300 over last year.
Weatherization: In its more than 20 years of existence, the
Weatherization Assistance Program has weatherized five million American
households. For FY2001, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $4.3 million on the program in California, versus $3.7 million
spent last year.
STATE BY STATE ANALYSIS OF KEY CLINTON-GORE
2001 INITIATIVES
COLORADO
January 31, 2000
Colorado will benefit from many of the initiatives announced by
President Clinton in his State of the Union Address. Key initiatives
include:
Head Start: The President's budget increases funding for Head Start
by $1 billion - the largest funding increase ever proposed for the
program - to provide early learning services to approximately 950,000
children. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest
$61.7 million on this initiative in Colorado, an increase of $9.4
million over last year.
Class Size: The President's class size reduction initiative continues
his commitment to reduce class size in the early grades by staying on a
path to hiring 100,000 high quality teachers nationwide. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $18.8 million on this
initiative in Colorado, versus last year's $14.3 million.
Teaching to High Standards A new initiative to recruit, train and
reward good teachers, the Teaching to High Standards Initiative will
give grants to states and districts to fund high-quality,
standards-based professional development for teachers. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $8 million on this
initiative in Colorado.
21st Century Community Learning Centers: 21st Century Community
Learning Centers are designed to ensure that every child in every
failing school can have a safe place to learn during the after-school
and summertime hours. Funding will be targeted to those children most in
need of academic assistance as part of a comprehensive approach to help
low-achieving students meet high academic standards. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $4.8 million on this
initiative in Colorado.
Child Care: The President's budget expands the Child Care and
Development Block Grant to help working families struggling to afford
child care. These new funds, combined with the child care funds
provided in welfare reform, will enable the program to serve over 2.2
million children nationwide in FY2001, an increase of nearly one million
kids since 1997. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $21.8 million on this initiative in Colorado, an increase of $9
million over last year.
Mental Health Block Grant: According to the December 1999 Surgeon
General's Report on Mental Health, one in five Americans is living with
a mental health disorder. To help meet this need, the Mental Health
Block Grant provides support to community-based care for the severely
mentally ill. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $5 million on this initiative in Colorado, an increase of
$732,440 over last year.
Federal Land Acquisition: Land acquisitions, part of the
Administration's historic Lands Legacy initiative, help the American
people acquire and protect natural and historic sites around the country
and off our coast. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes
to invest $14.4 million on this initiative in Colorado.
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund: This fund, administered by EPA,
capitalizes grants to states, which in turn provide low interest loans
to public water systems for infrastructural improvements. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $10.5 million on this
initiative in Colorado, an increase of $66,200 over last year.
Weatherization: In its more than 20 years of existence, the
Weatherization Assistance Program has weatherized five million American
households. For FY2001, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $3.7 million on the program in Colorado, versus $3.2 million
spent last year.
STATE BY STATE ANALYSIS OF KEY CLINTON-GORE
2001 INITIATIVES
CONNECTICUT
January 31, 2000
Connecticut will benefit from many of the initiatives announced by
President Clinton in his State of the Union Address. Key initiatives
include:
Head Start: The President's budget increases funding for Head Start
by $1 billion - the largest funding increase ever proposed for the
program - to provide early learning services to approximately 950,000
children. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest
$49.1 million on this initiative in Connecticut, an increase of $7
million over last year.
Class Size: The President's class size reduction initiative continues
his commitment to reduce class size in the early grades by staying on a
path to hiring 100,000 high quality teachers nationwide. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $16 million on this
initiative in Connecticut, versus last year's $12.3 million.
Teaching to High Standards A new initiative to recruit, train and
reward good teachers, the Teaching to High Standards Initiative will
give grants to states and districts to fund high-quality,
standards-based professional development for teachers. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $6.7 million on this
initiative in Connecticut.
21st Century Community Learning Centers: 21st Century Community
Learning Centers are designed to ensure that every child in every
failing school can have a safe place to learn during the after-school
and summertime hours. Funding will be targeted to those children most in
need of academic assistance as part of a comprehensive approach to help
low-achieving students meet high academic standards. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $5.4 million on this
initiative in Connecticut.
Child Care: The President's budget expands the Child Care and
Development Block Grant to help working families struggling to afford
child care. These new funds, combined with the child care funds
provided in welfare reform, will enable the program to serve over 2.2
million children nationwide in FY2001, an increase of nearly one million
kids since 1997. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $14.4 million on this initiative in Connecticut, an increase of
$5.9 million over last year.
Mental Health Block Grant: According to the December 1999 Surgeon
General's Report on Mental Health, one in five Americans is living with
a mental health disorder. To help meet this need, the Mental Health
Block Grant provides support to community-based care for the severely
mentally ill. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $4.5 million on this initiative in Connecticut, an increase of
$536,003 over last year.
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund: This fund, administered by EPA,
capitalizes grants to states, which in turn provide low interest loans
to public water systems for infrastructural improvements. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $7.8 million on this
initiative in Connecticut, an increase of $49,300 over last year.
Weatherization: In its more than 20 years of existence, the
Weatherization Assistance Program has weatherized five million American
households. For FY2001, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $1.7 million on the program in Connecticut, versus $1.5 million
spent last year.
STATE BY STATE ANALYSIS OF KEY CLINTON-GORE
2001 INITIATIVES
FLORIDA
January 31, 2000
Florida will benefit from many of the initiatives announced by President
Clinton in his State of the Union Address. Key initiatives include:
Head Start: The President's budget increases funding for Head Start
by $1 billion - the largest funding increase ever proposed for the
program - to provide early learning services to approximately 950,000
children. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest
$242.4 million on this initiative in Florida, an increase of $45.1
million over last year.
Class Size: The President's class size reduction initiative continues
his commitment to reduce class size in the early grades by staying on a
path to hiring 100,000 high quality teachers nationwide. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $83 million on this
initiative in Florida, versus last year's $56.2 million.
Teaching to High Standards A new initiative to recruit, train and
reward good teachers, the Teaching to High Standards Initiative will
give grants to states and districts to fund high-quality,
standards-based professional development for teachers. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $32.2 million on this
initiative in Florida.
21st Century Community Learning Centers: 21st Century Community
Learning Centers are designed to ensure that every child in every
failing school can have a safe place to learn during the after-school
and summertime hours. Funding will be targeted to those children most in
need of academic assistance as part of a comprehensive approach to help
low-achieving students meet high academic standards. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $29.7 million on this
initiative in Florida.
Child Care: The President's budget expands the Child Care and
Development Block Grant to help working families struggling to afford
child care. These new funds, combined with the child care funds
provided in welfare reform, will enable the program to serve over 2.2
million children nationwide in FY2001, an increase of nearly one million
kids since 1997. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $100.8 million on this initiative in Florida, an increase of
$41.4 million over last year.
Mental Health Block Grant: According to the December 1999 Surgeon
General's Report on Mental Health, one in five Americans is living with
a mental health disorder. To help meet this need, the Mental Health
Block Grant provides support to community-based care for the severely
mentally ill. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $24 million on this initiative in Florida, an increase of $4
million over last year.
Federal Land Acquisition: Land acquisitions, part of the
Administration's historic Lands Legacy initiative, help the American
people acquire and protect natural and historic sites around the country
and off our coast. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes
to invest $80.8 million on this initiative in Florida.
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund: This fund, administered by EPA,
capitalizes grants to states, which in turn provide low interest loans
to public water systems for infrastructural improvements. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $22.6 million on this
initiative in Florida, an increase of $142,800 over last year.
Weatherization: In its more than 20 years of existence, the
Weatherization Assistance Program has weatherized five million American
households. For FY2001, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $1.3 million on the program in Florida, versus $1.2 million spent
last year.
STATE BY STATE ANALYSIS OF KEY CLINTON-GORE
2001 INITIATIVES
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
January 31, 2000
The District of Columbia will benefit from many of the initiatives
announced by President Clinton in his State of the Union Address. Key
initiatives include:
Head Start: The President's budget increases funding for Head Start
by $1 billion - the largest funding increase ever proposed for the
program - to provide early learning services to approximately 950,000
children. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest
$23 million on this initiative in the District of Columbia, an increase
of $2.4 million over last year.
Class Size: The President's class size reduction initiative continues
his commitment to reduce class size in the early grades by staying on a
path to hiring 100,000 high quality teachers nationwide. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $8.1 million on this
initiative in the District of Columbia, versus $6.1 million last year.
Teaching to High Standards A new initiative to recruit, train and
reward good teachers, the Teaching to High Standards Initiative will
give grants to states and districts to fund high-quality,
standards-based professional development for teachers. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $3.4 million on this
initiative in the District of Columbia.
21st Century Community Learning Centers: 21st Century Community
Learning Centers are designed to ensure that every child in every
failing school can have a safe place to learn during the after-school
and summertime hours. Funding will be targeted to those children most in
need of academic assistance as part of a comprehensive approach to help
low-achieving students meet high academic standards. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $2 million on this
initiative in the District of Columbia.
Child Care: The President's budget expands the Child Care and
Development Block Grant to help working families struggling to afford
child care. These new funds, combined with the child care funds
provided in welfare reform, will enable the program to serve over 2.2
million children nationwide in FY2001, an increase of nearly one million
kids since 1997. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $3.7 million this initiative in the District of Columbia, an
increase of $1.5 million over last year.
Mental Health Block Grant: According to the December 1999 Surgeon
General's Report on Mental Health, one in five Americans is living with
a mental health disorder. To help meet this need, the Mental Health
Block Grant provides support to community-based care for the severely
mentally ill. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $822,000 on this initiative in the District of Columbia, an
increase of more than $100,000 over last year.
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund: This fund, administered by EPA,
capitalizes grants to states, which in turn provide low interest loans
to public water systems for infrastructural improvements. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $7.8 million on this
initiative in the District of Columbia, an increase of almost $50,000
over last year.
Weatherization: In its more than 20 years of existence, the
Weatherization Assistance Program has weatherized five million American
households. For FY2001, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $440,000 on the program in the District of Columbia, versus
$385,000 spent last year.
STATE BY STATE ANALYSIS OF KEY CLINTON-GORE
2001 INITIATIVES
DELAWARE
January 31, 2000
Delaware will benefit from many of the initiatives announced by
President Clinton in his State of the Union Address. Key initiatives
include:
Head Start: The President's budget increases funding for Head Start
by $1 billion - the largest funding increase ever proposed for the
program - to provide early learning services to approximately 950,000
children. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest
$11.6 million on this initiative in Delaware, an increase of $1.7
million over last year.
Class Size: The President's class size reduction initiative continues
his commitment to reduce class size in the early grades by staying on a
path to hiring 100,000 high quality teachers nationwide. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $8.1 million on this
initiative in Delaware, versus $6.1 million last year.
Teaching to High Standards A new initiative to recruit, train and
reward good teachers, the Teaching to High Standards Initiative will
give grants to states and districts to fund high-quality,
standards-based professional development for teachers. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $3.4 million on this
initiative in Delaware.
21st Century Community Learning Centers: 21st Century Community
Learning Centers are designed to ensure that every child in every
failing school can have a safe place to learn during the after-school
and summertime hours. Funding will be targeted to those children most in
need of academic assistance as part of a comprehensive approach to help
low-achieving students meet high academic standards. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $1.3 million on this
initiative in Delaware.
Child Care: The President's budget expands the Child Care and
Development Block Grant to help working families struggling to afford
child care. These new funds, combined with the child care funds
provided in welfare reform, will enable the program to serve over 2.2
million children nationwide in FY2001, an increase of nearly one million
kids since 1997. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $3.8 million this initiative in Delaware, an increase of $1.6
million over last year.
Mental Health Block Grant: According to the December 1999 Surgeon
General's Report on Mental Health, one in five Americans is living with
a mental health disorder. To help meet this need, the Mental Health
Block Grant provides support to community-based care for the severely
mentally ill. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $934,000 on this initiative in Delaware, an increase of more than
$132,000 over last year.
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund: This fund, administered by EPA,
capitalizes grants to states, which in turn provide low interest loans
to public water systems for infrastructural improvements. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $7.8 million on this
initiative in Delaware, an increase of almost $50,000 over last year.
Weatherization: In its more than 20 years of existence, the
Weatherization Assistance Program has weatherized five million American
households. For FY2001, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $389,000 on the program in Delaware, versus $340,000 spent last
year.
STATE BY STATE ANALYSIS OF KEY CLINTON-GORE
2001 INITIATIVES
GEORGIA
January 31, 2000
Georgia will benefit from many of the initiatives announced by President
Clinton in his State of the Union Address. Key initiatives include:
Head Start: The President's budget increases funding for Head Start
by $1 billion - the largest funding increase ever proposed for the
program - to provide early learning services to approximately 950,000
children. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest
$154.3 million on this initiative in Georgia, an increase of $26.3
million over last year.
Class Size: The President's class size reduction initiative continues
his commitment to reduce class size in the early grades by staying on a
path to hiring 100,000 high quality teachers nationwide. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $47.5 million on this
initiative in Georgia, versus $32.4 million last year.
Teaching to High Standards A new initiative to recruit, train and
reward good teachers, the Teaching to High Standards Initiative will
give grants to states and districts to fund high-quality,
standards-based professional development for teachers. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $18.3 million on this
initiative in Georgia.
21st Century Community Learning Centers: 21st Century Community
Learning Centers are designed to ensure that every child in every
failing school can have a safe place to learn during the after-school
and summertime hours. Funding will be targeted to those children most in
need of academic assistance as part of a comprehensive approach to help
low-achieving students meet high academic standards. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $17 million on this
initiative in Georgia.
Child Care: The President's budget expands the Child Care and
Development Block Grant to help working families struggling to afford
child care. These new funds, combined with the child care funds
provided in welfare reform, will enable the program to serve over 2.2
million children nationwide in FY2001, an increase of nearly one million
kids since 1997. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $64.6 million on this initiative in Georgia, an increase of $26.5
million over last year.
Mental Health Block Grant: According to the December 1999 Surgeon
General's Report on Mental Health, one in five Americans is living with
a mental health disorder. To help meet this need, the Mental Health
Block Grant provides support to community-based care for the severely
mentally ill. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $11.8 million on this initiative in Georgia, an increase of $2.1
million over last year.
Federal Land Acquisition: Land acquisitions, part of the
Administration's historic Lands Legacy initiative, help the American
people acquire and protect natural and historic sites around the country
and off our coast. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes
to invest $1.9 million on this initiative in Georgia.
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund: This fund, administered by EPA,
capitalizes grants to states, which in turn provide low interest loans
to public water systems for infrastructural improvements. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $16.7 million on this
initiative in Georgia, an increase of $105,600 over last year.
Weatherization: In its more than 20 years of existence, the
Weatherization Assistance Program has weatherized five million American
households. For FY2001, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $2 million on the program in Georgia, versus $1.74 million spent
last year.
STATE BY STATE ANALYSIS OF KEY CLINTON-GORE
2001 INITIATIVES
HAWAII
January 31, 2000
Hawaii will benefit from many of the initiatives announced by President
Clinton in his State of the Union Address. Key initiatives include:
Head Start: The President's budget increases funding for Head Start
by $1 billion - the largest funding increase ever proposed for the
program - to provide early learning services to approximately 950,000
children. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest
$20.2 million on this initiative in Hawaii, an increase of $2.8 million
over last year.
Class Size: The President's class size reduction initiative continues
his commitment to reduce class size in the early grades by staying on a
path to hiring 100,000 high quality teachers nationwide. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $8.1 million on this
initiative in Hawaii, versus $6.1 million last year.
Teaching to High Standards A new initiative to recruit, train and
reward good teachers, the Teaching to High Standards Initiative will
give grants to states and districts to fund high-quality,
standards-based professional development for teachers. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $3.4 million on this
initiative in Hawaii.
21st Century Community Learning Centers: 21st Century Community
Learning Centers are designed to ensure that every child in every
failing school can have a safe place to learn during the after-school
and summertime hours. Funding will be targeted to those children most in
need of academic assistance as part of a comprehensive approach to help
low-achieving students meet high academic standards. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $1.6 million on this
initiative in Hawaii.
Child Care: The President's budget expands the Child Care and
Development Block Grant to help working families struggling to afford
child care. These new funds, combined with the child care funds
provided in welfare reform, will enable the program to serve over 2.2
million children nationwide in FY2001, an increase of nearly one million
kids since 1997. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $7.7 million on this initiative in Hawaii, an increase of $3.2
million over last year.
Mental Health Block Grant: According to the December 1999 Surgeon
General's Report on Mental Health, one in five Americans is living with
a mental health disorder. To help meet this need, the Mental Health
Block Grant provides support to community-based care for the severely
mentally ill. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $1.7 million on this initiative in Hawaii, an increase of
$171,482 over last year.
Federal Land Acquisition: Land acquisitions, part of the
Administration's historic Lands Legacy initiative, help the American
people acquire and protect natural and historic sites around the country
and off our coast. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes
to invest $5 million on this initiative in Hawaii.
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund: This fund, administered by EPA,
capitalizes grants to states, which in turn provide low interest loans
to public water systems for infrastructural improvements. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $7.8 million on this
initiative in Hawaii, an increase of $49,200 over last year.
Weatherization: In its more than 20 years of existence, the
Weatherization Assistance Program has weatherized five million American
households. For FY2001, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $138,606 on the program in Hawaii, versus $121,246 spent last
year.
STATE BY STATE ANALYSIS OF KEY CLINTON-GORE
2001 INITIATIVES
KANSAS
January 31, 2000
Kansas will benefit from many of the initiatives announced by President
Clinton in his State of the Union Address. Key initiatives include:
Head Start: The President's budget increases funding for Head Start
by $1 billion - the largest funding increase ever proposed for the
program - to provide early learning services to approximately 950,000
children. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest
$43.1 million on this initiative in Kansas, an increase of $6.3 million
over last year.
Class Size: The President's class size reduction initiative continues
his commitment to reduce class size in the early grades by staying on a
path to hiring 100,000 high quality teachers nationwide. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $13.5 million on this
initiative in Kansas, versus $10.4 million last year.
Teaching to High Standards A new initiative to recruit, train and
reward good teachers, the Teaching to High Standards Initiative will
give grants to states and districts to fund high-quality,
standards-based professional development for teachers. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $5.7 million on this
initiative in Kansas.
21st Century Community Learning Centers: 21st Century Community
Learning Centers are designed to ensure that every child in every
failing school can have a safe place to learn during the after-school
and summertime hours. Funding will be targeted to those children most in
need of academic assistance as part of a comprehensive approach to help
low-achieving students meet high academic standards. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $4.16 million on this
initiative in Kansas.
Child Care: The President's budget expands the Child Care and
Development Block Grant to help working families struggling to afford
child care. These new funds, combined with the child care funds
provided in welfare reform, will enable the program to serve over 2.2
million children nationwide in FY2001, an increase of nearly one million
kids since 1997. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $17.7 million on this initiative in Kansas, an increase of $7.3
million over last year.
Mental Health Block Grant: According to the December 1999 Surgeon
General's Report on Mental Health, one in five Americans is living with
a mental health disorder. To help meet this need, the Mental Health
Block Grant provides support to community-based care for the severely
mentally ill. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $3.2 million on this initiative in Kansas, an increase of
$475,079 over last year.
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund: This fund, administered by EPA,
capitalizes grants to states, which in turn provide low interest loans
to public water systems for infrastructural improvements. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $11million on this
initiative in Kansas, an increase of $69,300 over last year.
Weatherization: In its more than 20 years of existence, the
Weatherization Assistance Program has weatherized five million American
households. For FY2001, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $1.7 million on the program in Kansas, versus $1.5 million spent
last year.
STATE BY STATE ANALYSIS OF KEY CLINTON-GORE
2001 INITIATIVES
KENTUCKY
January 31, 2000
Kentucky will benefit from many of the initiatives announced by
President Clinton in his State of the Union Address. Key initiatives
include:
Head Start: The President's budget increases funding for Head Start
by $1 billion - the largest funding increase ever proposed for the
program - to provide early learning services to approximately 950,000
children. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest
$99 million on this initiative in Kentucky, an increase of $14.1 million
over last year.
Class Size: The President's class size reduction initiative continues
his commitment to reduce class size in the early grades by staying on a
path to hiring 100,000 high quality teachers nationwide. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $26.4 million on this
initiative in Kentucky, versus $21.3 million last year.
Teaching to High Standards A new initiative to recruit, train and
reward good teachers, the Teaching to High Standards Initiative will
give grants to states and districts to fund high-quality,
standards-based professional development for teachers. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $10.2 million on this
initiative in Kentucky.
21st Century Community Learning Centers: 21st Century Community
Learning Centers are designed to ensure that every child in every
failing school can have a safe place to learn during the after-school
and summertime hours. Funding will be targeted to those children most in
need of academic assistance as part of a comprehensive approach to help
low-achieving students meet high academic standards. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $9.5 million on this
initiative in Kentucky.
Child Care: The President's budget expands the Child Care and
Development Block Grant to help working families struggling to afford
child care. These new funds, combined with the child care funds
provided in welfare reform, will enable the program to serve over 2.2
million children nationwide in FY2001, an increase of nearly one million
kids since 1997. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $35.7 million on this initiative in Kentucky, an increase of
$14.7 million over last year.
Mental Health Block Grant: According to the December 1999 Surgeon
General's Report on Mental Health, one in five Americans is living with
a mental health disorder. To help meet this need, the Mental Health
Block Grant provides support to community-based care for the severely
mentally ill. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $5.6 million on this initiative in Kentucky, an increase of
$788,006 over last year.
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund: This fund, administered by EPA,
capitalizes grants to states, which in turn provide low interest loans
to public water systems for infrastructural improvements. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $11.9 million on this
initiative in Kentucky, an increase of $75,000 over last year.
Weatherization: In its more than 20 years of existence, the
Weatherization Assistance Program has weatherized five million American
households. For FY2001, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $3.1 million on the program in Kentucky, versus $2.7 million
spent last year.
STATE BY STATE ANALYSIS OF KEY CLINTON-GORE
2001 INITIATIVES
OHIO
January 31, 2000
Ohio will benefit from many of the initiatives announced by President
Clinton in his State of the Union Address. Key initiatives include:
Head Start: The President's budget increases funding for Head Start
by $1 billion - the largest funding increase ever proposed for the
program - to provide early learning services to approximately 950,000
children. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest
$232 million on this initiative in Ohio, an increase of $33.5 million
over last year.
Class Size: The President's class size reduction initiative continues
his commitment to reduce class size in the early grades by staying on a
path to hiring 100,000 high quality teachers nationwide. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $62.9 million on this
initiative in Ohio, versus $50 million last year.
Teaching to High Standards A new initiative to recruit, train and
reward good teachers, the Teaching to High Standards Initiative will
give grants to states and districts to fund high-quality,
standards-based professional development for teachers. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $26.5 million on this
initiative in Ohio.
21st Century Community Learning Centers: 21st Century Community
Learning Centers are designed to ensure that every child in every
failing school can have a safe place to learn during the after-school
and summertime hours. Funding will be targeted to those children most in
need of academic assistance as part of a comprehensive approach to help
low-achieving students meet high academic standards. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $20.5 million on this
initiative in Ohio.
Child Care: The President's budget expands the Child Care and
Development Block Grant to help working families struggling to afford
child care. These new funds, combined with the child care funds
provided in welfare reform, will enable the program to serve over 2.2
million children nationwide in FY2001, an increase of nearly one million
kids since 1997. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $66.9 million on this initiative in Ohio, an increase of $27.5
million over last year.
Mental Health Block Grant: According to the December 1999 Surgeon
General's Report on Mental Health, one in five Americans is living with
a mental health disorder. To help meet this need, the Mental Health
Block Grant provides support to community-based care for the severely
mentally ill. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $14.9 million on this initiative in Ohio, an increase of $2.04
million over last year.
Federal Land Acquisition: Land acquisitions, part of the
Administration's historic Lands Legacy initiative, help the American
people acquire and protect natural and historic sites around the country
and off our coast. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes
to invest $1.5 million on this initiative in Ohio.
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund: This fund, administered by EPA,
capitalizes grants to states, which in turn provide low interest loans
to public water systems for infrastructural improvements. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $25 million on this
initiative in Ohio, an increase of $157,700 over last year.
Weatherization: In its more than 20 years of existence, the
Weatherization Assistance Program has weatherized five million American
households. For FY2001, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $9.3 million on the program in Ohio, versus $8.2 million spent
last year.
STATE BY STATE ANALYSIS OF KEY CLINTON-GORE
2001 INITIATIVES
OKLAHOMA
January 31, 2000
Oklahoma will benefit from many of the initiatives announced by
President Clinton in his State of the Union Address. Key initiatives
include:
Head Start: The President's budget increases funding for Head Start
by $1 billion - the largest funding increase ever proposed for the
program - to provide early learning services to approximately 950,000
children. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest
$73.6 million on this initiative in Oklahoma, an increase of $12 million
over last year.
Class Size: The President's class size reduction initiative continues
his commitment to reduce class size in the early grades by staying on a
path to hiring 100,000 high quality teachers nationwide. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $20.8 million on this
initiative in Oklahoma, versus $14.7 million last year.
Teaching to High Standards A new initiative to recruit, train and
reward good teachers, the Teaching to High Standards Initiative will
give grants to states and districts to fund high-quality,
standards-based professional development for teachers. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $8.3 million on this
initiative in Oklahoma.
21st Century Community Learning Centers: 21st Century Community
Learning Centers are designed to ensure that every child in every
failing school can have a safe place to learn during the after-school
and summertime hours. Funding will be targeted to those children most in
need of academic assistance as part of a comprehensive approach to help
low-achieving students meet high academic standards. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $7.4 million on this
initiative in Oklahoma.
Child Care: The President's budget expands the Child Care and
Development Block Grant to help working families struggling to afford
child care. These new funds, combined with the child care funds
provided in welfare reform, will enable the program to serve over 2.2
million children nationwide in FY2001, an increase of nearly one million
kids since 1997. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $30.1 million on this initiative in Oklahoma, an increase of
$12.4 million over last year.
Mental Health Block Grant: According to the December 1999 Surgeon
General's Report on Mental Health, one in five Americans is living with
a mental health disorder. To help meet this need, the Mental Health
Block Grant provides support to community-based care for the severely
mentally ill. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $4.6 million on this initiative in Oklahoma, an increase of
$656,571 over last year.
Federal Land Acquisition: Land acquisitions, part of the
Administration's historic Lands Legacy initiative, help the American
people acquire and protect natural and historic sites around the country
and off our coast. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes
to invest $500,000 on this initiative in Oklahoma.
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund: This fund, administered by EPA,
capitalizes grants to states, which in turn provide low interest loans
to public water systems for infrastructural improvements. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $11.2 million on this
initiative in Oklahoma, an increase of $70,700 over last year.
Weatherization: In its more than 20 years of existence, the
Weatherization Assistance Program has weatherized five million American
households. For FY2001, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $1.76 million on the program in Oklahoma, versus $1.53 million
spent last year.
STATE BY STATE ANALYSIS OF KEY CLINTON-GORE
2001 INITIATIVES
OREGON
January 31, 2000
Oregon will benefit from many of the initiatives announced by President
Clinton in his State of the Union Address. Key initiatives include:
Head Start: The President's budget increases funding for Head Start
by $1 billion - the largest funding increase ever proposed for the
program - to provide early learning services to approximately 950,000
children. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest
$53.9 million on this initiative in Oregon, an increase of $8.6 million
over last year.
Class Size: The President's class size reduction initiative continues
his commitment to reduce class size in the early grades by staying on a
path to hiring 100,000 high quality teachers nationwide. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $16.3 million on this
initiative in Oregon, versus $12.5 million last year.
Teaching to High Standards A new initiative to recruit, train and
reward good teachers, the Teaching to High Standards Initiative will
give grants to states and districts to fund high-quality,
standards-based professional development for teachers. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $6.9 million on this
initiative in Oregon.
21st Century Community Learning Centers: 21st Century Community
Learning Centers are designed to ensure that every child in every
failing school can have a safe place to learn during the after-school
and summertime hours. Funding will be targeted to those children most in
need of academic assistance as part of a comprehensive approach to help
low-achieving students meet high academic standards. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $4.8 million on this
initiative in Oregon.
Child Care: The President's budget expands the Child Care and
Development Block Grant to help working families struggling to afford
child care. These new funds, combined with the child care funds
provided in welfare reform, will enable the program to serve over 2.2
million children nationwide in FY2001, an increase of nearly one million
kids since 1997. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $20.2 million on this initiative in Oregon, an increase of $8.3
million over last year.
Mental Health Block Grant: According to the December 1999 Surgeon
General's Report on Mental Health, one in five Americans is living with
a mental health disorder. To help meet this need, the Mental Health
Block Grant provides support to community-based care for the severely
mentally ill. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $4.2 million on this initiative in Oregon, an increase of
$490,825 over last year.
Federal Land Acquisition: Land acquisitions, part of the
Administration's historic Lands Legacy initiative, help the American
people acquire and protect natural and historic sites around the country
and off our coast. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes
to invest $4.2 million on this initiative in Oregon.
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund: This fund, administered by EPA,
capitalizes grants to states, which in turn provide low interest loans
to public water systems for infrastructural improvements. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $11.6 million on this
initiative in Oregon, an increase of $73,100 over last year.
Weatherization: In its more than 20 years of existence, the
Weatherization Assistance Program has weatherized five million American
households. For FY2001, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $1.9 million on the program in Oregon, versus $1.7 million spent
last year.
STATE BY STATE ANALYSIS OF KEY CLINTON-GORE
2001 INITIATIVES
PENNSYLVANIA
January 31, 2000
Pennsylvania will benefit from many of the initiatives announced by
President Clinton in his State of the Union Address. Key initiatives
include:
Head Start: The President's budget increases funding for Head Start
by $1 billion - the largest funding increase ever proposed for the
program - to provide early learning services to approximately 950,000
children. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest
$213.8 million on this initiative in Pennsylvania, an increase of $30
million over last year.
Class Size: The President's class size reduction initiative continues
his commitment to reduce class size in the early grades by staying on a
path to hiring 100,000 high quality teachers nationwide. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $68.9 million on this
initiative in Pennsylvania, versus $55.3 million last year.
Teaching to High Standards A new initiative to recruit, train and
reward good teachers, the Teaching to High Standards Initiative will
give grants to states and districts to fund high-quality,
standards-based professional development for teachers. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $28.1 million on this
initiative in Pennsylvania.
21st Century Community Learning Centers: 21st Century Community
Learning Centers are designed to ensure that every child in every
failing school can have a safe place to learn during the after-school
and summertime hours. Funding will be targeted to those children most in
need of academic assistance as part of a comprehensive approach to help
low-achieving students meet high academic standards. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $24.7 million on this
initiative in Pennsylvania.
Child Care: The President's budget expands the Child Care and
Development Block Grant to help working families struggling to afford
child care. These new funds, combined with the child care funds
provided in welfare reform, will enable the program to serve over 2.2
million children nationwide in FY2001, an increase of nearly one million
kids since 1997. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $65.2 million on this initiative in Pennsylvania, an increase of
$26.8 million over last year.
Mental Health Block Grant: According to the December 1999 Surgeon
General's Report on Mental Health, one in five Americans is living with
a mental health disorder. To help meet this need, the Mental Health
Block Grant provides support to community-based care for the severely
mentally ill. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $16.3 million on this initiative in Pennsylvania, an increase of
$1.9 million over last year.
Federal Land Acquisition: Land acquisitions, part of the
Administration's historic Lands Legacy initiative, help the American
people acquire and protect natural and historic sites around the country
and off our coast. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes
to invest $10 million on this initiative in Pennsylvania.
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund: This fund, administered by EPA,
capitalizes grants to states, which in turn provide low interest loans
to public water systems for infrastructural improvements. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $24.6 million on this
initiative in Pennsylvania, an increase of $155,000 over last year.
Weatherization: In its more than 20 years of existence, the
Weatherization Assistance Program has weatherized five million American
households. For FY2001, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $9.97 million on the program in Pennsylvania, versus $8.7 million
spent last year.
STATE BY STATE ANALYSIS OF KEY CLINTON-GORE
2001 INITIATIVES
IDAHO
January 31, 2000
Idaho will benefit from many of the initiatives announced by President
Clinton in his State of the Union Address. Key initiatives include:
Head Start: The President's budget increases funding for Head Start
by $1 billion - the largest funding increase ever proposed for the
program - to provide early learning services to approximately 950,000
children. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest
$19.1 million on this initiative in Idaho, an increase of $3.7 million
over last year.
Class Size: The President's class size reduction initiative continues
his commitment to reduce class size in the early grades by staying on a
path to hiring 100,000 high quality teachers nationwide. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $8.1 million on this
initiative in Idaho, versus last year's $6.1 million.
Teaching to High Standards A new initiative to recruit, train and
reward good teachers, the Teaching to High Standards Initiative will
give grants to states and districts to fund high-quality,
standards-based professional development for teachers. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $3.4 million on this
initiative in Idaho.
21st Century Community Learning Centers: 21st Century Community
Learning Centers are designed to ensure that every child in every
failing school can have a safe place to learn during the after-school
and summertime hours. Funding will be targeted to those children most in
need of academic assistance as part of a comprehensive approach to help
low-achieving students meet high academic standards. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $1.7 million on this
initiative in Idaho.
Child Care: The President's budget expands the Child Care and
Development Block Grant to help working families struggling to afford
child care. These new funds, combined with the child care funds
provided in welfare reform, will enable the program to serve over 2.2
million children nationwide in FY2001, an increase of nearly one million
kids since 1997. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $10.3 million on this initiative in Idaho, an increase of $4.2
million over last year.
Mental Health Block Grant: According to the December 1999 Surgeon
General's Report on Mental Health, one in five Americans is living with
a mental health disorder. To help meet this need, the Mental Health
Block Grant provides support to community-based care for the severely
mentally ill. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $1.7 million on this initiative in Idaho, an increase of $287,652
over last year.
Federal Land Acquisition: Land acquisitions, part of the
Administration's historic Lands Legacy initiative, help the American
people acquire and protect natural and historic sites around the country
and off our coast. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes
to invest $8.7 million on this initiative in Idaho.
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund: This fund, administered by EPA,
capitalizes grants to states, which in turn provide low interest loans
to public water systems for infrastructural improvements. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $7.8 million on this
initiative in Idaho, an increase of $49,300 over last year.
Weatherization: In its more than 20 years of existence, the
Weatherization Assistance Program has weatherized five million American
households. For FY2001, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $1.3 million on the program in Idaho, versus $1.2 million spent
last year.
STATE BY STATE ANALYSIS OF KEY CLINTON-GORE
2001 INITIATIVES
ILLINOIS
January 31, 2000
Illinois will benefit from many of the initiatives announced by
President Clinton in his State of the Union Address. Key initiatives
include:
Head Start: The President's budget increases funding for Head Start
by $1 billion - the largest funding increase ever proposed for the
program - to provide early learning services to approximately 950,000
children. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest
$249.9 million on this initiative in Illinois, an increase of $35.7 over
last year.
Class Size: The President's class size reduction initiative continues
his commitment to reduce class size in the early grades by staying on a
path to hiring 100,000 high quality teachers nationwide. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $58.5 million on this
initiative in Illinois, versus last year's $54.3 million.
Teaching to High Standards A new initiative to recruit, train and
reward good teachers, the Teaching to High Standards Initiative will
give grants to states and districts to fund high-quality,
standards-based professional development for teachers. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $28.8 million on this
initiative in Illinois.
21st Century Community Learning Centers: 21st Century Community
Learning Centers are designed to ensure that every child in every
failing school can have a safe place to learn during the after-school
and summertime hours. Funding will be targeted to those children most in
need of academic assistance as part of a comprehensive approach to help
low-achieving students meet high academic standards. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $23.7 million on this
initiative in Illinois.
Child Care: The President's budget expands the Child Care and
Development Block Grant to help working families struggling to afford
child care. These new funds, combined with the child care funds
provided in welfare reform, will enable the program to serve over 2.2
million children nationwide in FY2001, an increase of nearly one million
kids since 1997. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $75 million on this initiative in Illinois, an increase of $30.8
million over last year.
Mental Health Block Grant: According to the December 1999 Surgeon
General's Report on Mental Health, one in five Americans is living with
a mental health disorder. To help meet this need, the Mental Health
Block Grant provides support to community-based care for the severely
mentally ill. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $16.1 million on this initiative in Illinois, an increase of $2.6
million over last year.
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund: This fund, administered by EPA,
capitalizes grants to states, which in turn provide low interest loans
to public water systems for infrastructural improvements. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $27.1 million on this
initiative in Illinois, an increase of $171,200 over last year.
Weatherization: In its more than 20 years of existence, the
Weatherization Assistance Program has weatherized five million American
households. For FY2001, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $9.4 million on the program in Illinois, versus $8.2 spent last
year.
STATE BY STATE ANALYSIS OF KEY CLINTON-GORE
2001 INITIATIVES
INDIANA
January 31, 2000
Indiana will benefit from many of the initiatives announced by President
Clinton in his State of the Union Address. Key initiatives include:
Head Start: The President's budget increases funding for Head Start
by $1 billion - the largest funding increase ever proposed for the
program - to provide early learning services to approximately 950,000
children. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest
$88.5 million on this initiative in Indiana, an increase of $14.5
million over last year.
Class Size: The President's class size reduction initiative continues
his commitment to reduce class size in the early grades by staying on a
path to hiring 100,000 high quality teachers nationwide. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $28.7 million on this
initiative in Indiana, versus last year's $21.8 million.
Teaching to High Standards A new initiative to recruit, train and
reward good teachers, the Teaching to High Standards Initiative will
give grants to states and districts to fund high-quality,
standards-based professional development for teachers. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $12.1 million on this
initiative in Indiana.
21st Century Community Learning Centers: 21st Century Community
Learning Centers are designed to ensure that every child in every
failing school can have a safe place to learn during the after-school
and summertime hours. Funding will be targeted to those children most in
need of academic assistance as part of a comprehensive approach to help
low-achieving students meet high academic standards. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $8.6 million on this
initiative in Indiana.
Child Care: The President's budget expands the Child Care and
Development Block Grant to help working families struggling to afford
child care. These new funds, combined with the child care funds
provided in welfare reform, will enable the program to serve over 2.2
million children nationwide in FY2001, an increase of nearly one million
kids since 1997. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $36.1 million on this initiative in Indiana, an increase of $
14.8 over last year.
Mental Health Block Grant: According to the December 1999 Surgeon
General's Report on Mental Health, one in five Americans is living with
a mental health disorder. To help meet this need, the Mental Health
Block Grant provides support to community-based care for the severely
mentally ill. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $8.1 million on this initiative in Indiana, an increase of $1.1
million over last year.
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund: This fund, administered by EPA,
capitalizes grants to states, which in turn provide low interest loans
to public water systems for infrastructural improvements. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $9.5 million on this
initiative in Indiana, an increase of $60,100 over last year.
Weatherization: In its more than 20 years of existence, the
Weatherization Assistance Program has weatherized five million American
households. For FY2001, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $4.4 million on the program in Indiana, versus $3.9 million spent
last year.
STATE BY STATE ANALYSIS OF KEY CLINTON-GORE
2001 INITIATIVES
IOWA
January 31, 2000
Iowa will benefit from many of the initiatives announced by President
Clinton in his State of the Union Address. Key initiatives include:
Head Start: The President's budget increases funding for Head Start
by $1 billion - the largest funding increase ever proposed for the
program - to provide early learning services to approximately 950,000
children. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest
$45.8 million on this initiative in Iowa, an increase of $6.1 million
over last year.
Class Size: The President's class size reduction initiative continues
his commitment to reduce class size in the early grades by staying on a
path to hiring 100,000 high quality teachers nationwide. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $13.6 million on this
initiative in Iowa, versus last year's $10.2 million.
Teaching to High Standards A new initiative to recruit, train and
reward good teachers, the Teaching to High Standards Initiative will
give grants to states and districts to fund high-quality,
standards-based professional development for teachers. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $5.7 on this initiative
in Iowa.
21st Century Community Learning Centers: 21st Century Community
Learning Centers are designed to ensure that every child in every
failing school can have a safe place to learn during the after-school
and summertime hours. Funding will be targeted to those children most in
need of academic assistance as part of a comprehensive approach to help
low-achieving students meet high academic standards. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $3.6 on this initiative
in Iowa.
Child Care: The President's budget expands the Child Care and
Development Block Grant to help working families struggling to afford
child care. These new funds, combined with the child care funds
provided in welfare reform, will enable the program to serve over 2.2
million children nationwide in FY2001, an increase of nearly one million
kids since 1997. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $18 million on this initiative in Iowa, an increase of $7.4
million over last year.
Mental Health Block Grant: According to the December 1999 Surgeon
General's Report on Mental Health, one in five Americans is living with
a mental health disorder. To help meet this need, the Mental Health
Block Grant provides support to community-based care for the severely
mentally ill. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $3.6 million on this initiative in Iowa, an increase of $482,129
over last year.
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund: This fund, administered by EPA,
capitalizes grants to states, which in turn provide low interest loans
to public water systems for infrastructural improvements. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $12.3 million on this
initiative in Iowa, an increase of $77,700 over last year.
Weatherization: In its more than 20 years of existence, the
Weatherization Assistance Program has weatherized five million American
households. For FY2001, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $ 3.4 million on the program in Iowa, versus $2.9 million spent
last year.
STATE BY STATE ANALYSIS OF KEY CLINTON-GORE
2001 INITIATIVES
MAINE
January 31, 2000
Maine will benefit from many of the initiatives announced by President
Clinton in his State of the Union Address. Key initiatives include:
Head Start: The President's budget increases funding for Head Start
by $1 billion - the largest funding increase ever proposed for the
program - to provide early learning services to approximately 950,000
children. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest
$23.5 million on this initiative in Maine, an increase of $3 million
over last year.
Class Size: The President's class size reduction initiative continues
his commitment to reduce class size in the early grades by staying on a
path to hiring 100,000 high quality teachers nationwide. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $8.1 million on this
initiative in Maine, versus last year's $6.1 million.
Teaching to High Standards A new initiative to recruit, train and
reward good teachers, the Teaching to High Standards Initiative will
give grants to states and districts to fund high-quality,
standards-based professional development for teachers. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $3.4 million on this
initiative in Maine.
21st Century Community Learning Centers: 21st Century Community
Learning Centers are designed to ensure that every child in every
failing school can have a safe place to learn during the after-school
and summertime hours. Funding will be targeted to those children most in
need of academic assistance as part of a comprehensive approach to help
low-achieving students meet high academic standards. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $2.3 million on this
initiative in Maine.
Child Care: The President's budget expands the Child Care and
Development Block Grant to help working families struggling to afford
child care. These new funds, combined with the child care funds
provided in welfare reform, will enable the program to serve over 2.2
million children nationwide in FY2001, an increase of nearly one million
kids since 1997. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $7.9 million on this initiative in Maine, an increase of $3.2
million over last year.
Mental Health Block Grant: According to the December 1999 Surgeon
General's Report on Mental Health, one in five Americans is living with
a mental health disorder. To help meet this need, the Mental Health
Block Grant provides support to community-based care for the severely
mentally ill. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $1.7 million on this initiative in Maine, an increase of $245,464
over last year.
Federal Land Acquisition: Land acquisitions, part of the
Administration's historic Lands Legacy initiative, help the American
people acquire and protect natural and historic sites around the country
and off our coast. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes
to invest $600,000 on this initiative in Maine.
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund: This fund, administered by EPA,
capitalizes grants to states, which in turn provide low interest loans
to public water systems for infrastructural improvements. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $7.8 million on this
initiative in Maine, an increase of $49,300 over last year.
Weatherization: In its more than 20 years of existence, the
Weatherization Assistance Program has weatherized five million American
households. For FY2001, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $2.1 million on the program in Maine, versus $1.8 million spent
last year.
STATE BY STATE ANALYSIS OF KEY CLINTON-GORE
2001 INITIATIVES
MARYLAND
January 31, 2000
Maryland will benefit from many of the initiatives announced by
President Clinton in his State of the Union Address. Key initiatives
include:
Head Start: The President's budget increases funding for Head Start
by $1 billion - the largest funding increase ever proposed for the
program - to provide early learning services to approximately 950,000
children. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest
$72.4 million on this initiative in Maryland, an increase of $10.9
million over last year.
Class Size: The President's class size reduction initiative continues
his commitment to reduce class size in the early grades by staying on a
path to hiring 100,000 high quality teachers nationwide. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $24.8 million on this
initiative in Maryland, versus last year's $18.9 million.
Teaching to High Standards A new initiative to recruit, train and
reward good teachers, the Teaching to High Standards Initiative will
give grants to states and districts to fund high-quality,
standards-based professional development for teachers. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $10.4 million on this
initiative in Maryland.
21st Century Community Learning Centers: 21st Century Community
Learning Centers are designed to ensure that every child in every
failing school can have a safe place to learn during the after-school
and summertime hours. Funding will be targeted to those children most in
need of academic assistance as part of a comprehensive approach to help
low-achieving students meet high academic standards. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $7.8 million on this
initiative in Maryland.
Child Care: The President's budget expands the Child Care and
Development Block Grant to help working families struggling to afford
child care. These new funds, combined with the child care funds
provided in welfare reform, will enable the program to serve over 2.2
million children nationwide in FY2001, an increase of nearly one million
kids since 1997. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $26.7 million on this initiative in Maryland, an increase of
$10.9 million over last year.
Mental Health Block Grant: According to the December 1999 Surgeon
General's Report on Mental Health, one in five Americans is living with
a mental health disorder. To help meet this need, the Mental Health
Block Grant provides support to community-based care for the severely
mentally ill. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $8.3 million on this initiative in Maryland, an increase of $1.4
million over last year.
Federal Land Acquisition: Land acquisitions, part of the
Administration's historic Lands Legacy initiative, help the American
people acquire and protect natural and historic sites around the country
and off our coast. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes
to invest $7.5 million on this initiative in Maryland.
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund: This fund, administered by EPA,
capitalizes grants to states, which in turn provide low interest loans
to public water systems for infrastructural improvements. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $7.8 million on this
initiative in Maryland, an increase of $49,300 over last year.
Weatherization: In its more than 20 years of existence, the
Weatherization Assistance Program has weatherized five million American
households. For FY2001, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $1.8 million on the program in Maryland, versus $1.6 million
spent last year.
STATE BY STATE ANALYSIS OF KEY CLINTON-GORE
2001 INITIATIVES
MASSACHUSETTS
January 31, 2000
Massachusetts will benefit from many of the initiatives announced by
President Clinton in his State of the Union Address. Key initiatives
include:
Head Start: The President's budget increases funding for Head Start
by $1 billion - the largest funding increase ever proposed for the
program - to provide early learning services to approximately 950,000
children. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest
$102.2 million on this initiative in Massachusetts, an increase of $14.7
million over last year.
Class Size: The President's class size reduction initiative continues
his commitment to reduce class size in the early grades by staying on a
path to hiring 100,000 high quality teachers nationwide. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $31.6 million on this
initiative in Massachusetts, versus last year's $24.3 million.
Teaching to High Standards A new initiative to recruit, train and
reward good teachers, the Teaching to High Standards Initiative will
give grants to states and districts to fund high-quality,
standards-based professional development for teachers. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $13.3 million on this
initiative in Massachusetts.
21st Century Community Learning Centers: 21st Century Community
Learning Centers are designed to ensure that every child in every
failing school can have a safe place to learn during the after-school
and summertime hours. Funding will be targeted to those children most in
need of academic assistance as part of a comprehensive approach to help
low-achieving students meet high academic standards. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $10.7 million on this
initiative in Massachusetts.
Child Care: The President's budget expands the Child Care and
Development Block Grant to help working families struggling to afford
child care. These new funds, combined with the child care funds
provided in welfare reform, will enable the program to serve over 2.2
million children nationwide in FY2001, an increase of nearly one million
kids since 1997. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $27.2 million on this initiative in Massachusetts, an increase of
$11.2 million over last year.
Mental Health Block Grant: According to the December 1999 Surgeon
General's Report on Mental Health, one in five Americans is living with
a mental health disorder. To help meet this need, the Mental Health
Block Grant provides support to community-based care for the severely
mentally ill. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $8.4 million on this initiative in Massachusetts, an increase of
$874,188 over last year.
Federal Land Acquisition: Land acquisitions, part of the
Administration's historic Lands Legacy initiative, help the American
people acquire and protect natural and historic sites around the country
and off our coast. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes
to invest $8.5 million on this initiative in Massachusetts.
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund: This fund, administered by EPA,
capitalizes grants to states, which in turn provide low interest loans
to public water systems for infrastructural improvements. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $30.1 million on this
initiative in Massachusetts, an increase of $189,600 over last year.
Weatherization: In its more than 20 years of existence, the
Weatherization Assistance Program has weatherized five million American
households. For FY2001, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $4.4 million on the program in Massachusetts, versus $3.9 million
spent last year.
STATE BY STATE ANALYSIS OF KEY CLINTON-GORE
2001 INITIATIVES
MICHIGAN
January 31, 2000
Michigan will benefit from many of the initiatives announced by
President Clinton in his State of the Union Address. Key initiatives
include:
Head Start: The President's budget increases funding for Head Start
by $1 billion - the largest funding increase ever proposed for the
program - to provide early learning services to approximately 950,000
children. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest
$222.3 million on this initiative in Michigan, an increase of $31.9
million over last year.
Class Size: The President's class size reduction initiative continues
his commitment to reduce class size in the early grades by staying on a
path to hiring 100,000 high quality teachers nationwide. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $68.3 million on this
initiative in Michigan, versus last year's $54.5 million.
Teaching to High Standards A new initiative to recruit, train and
reward good teachers, the Teaching to High Standards Initiative will
give grants to states and districts to fund high-quality,
standards-based professional development for teachers. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $26.3 million on this
initiative in Michigan.
21st Century Community Learning Centers: 21st Century Community
Learning Centers are designed to ensure that every child in every
failing school can have a safe place to learn during the after-school
and summertime hours. Funding will be targeted to those children most in
need of academic assistance as part of a comprehensive approach to help
low-achieving students meet high academic standards. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $24.4 million on this
initiative in Michigan.
Child Care: The President's budget expands the Child Care and
Development Block Grant to help working families struggling to afford
child care. These new funds, combined with the child care funds
provided in welfare reform, will enable the program to serve over 2.2
million children nationwide in FY2001, an increase of nearly one million
kids since 1997. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $55.4 million on this initiative in Michigan, an increase of
$22.7 million over last year.
Mental Health Block Grant: According to the December 1999 Surgeon
General's Report on Mental Health, one in five Americans is living with
a mental health disorder. To help meet this need, the Mental Health
Block Grant provides support to community-based care for the severely
mentally ill. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $13.2 million on this initiative in Michigan, an increase of $1.5
million over last year.
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund: This fund, administered by EPA,
capitalizes grants to states, which in turn provide low interest loans
to public water systems for infrastructural improvements. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $22,966,700 on this
initiative in Michigan, an increase of $144,800 over last year.
Weatherization: In its more than 20 years of existence, the
Weatherization Assistance Program has weatherized five million American
households. For FY2001, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $10.3 million on the program in Michigan, versus $9 million spent
last year.
STATE BY STATE ANALYSIS OF KEY CLINTON-GORE
2001 INITIATIVES
MINNESOTA
January 31, 2000
Minnesota will benefit from many of the initiatives announced by
President Clinton in his State of the Union Address. Key initiatives
include:
Head Start: The President's budget increases funding for Head Start
by $1 billion - the largest funding increase ever proposed for the
program - to provide early learning services to approximately 950,000
children. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest
$67.3 million on this initiative in Minnesota, an increase of $9.7
million over last year.
Class Size: The President's class size reduction initiative continues
his commitment to reduce class size in the early grades by staying on a
path to hiring 100,000 high quality teachers nationwide. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $23.3 million on this
initiative in Minnesota, versus last year's $18.1 million.
Teaching to High Standards A new initiative to recruit, train and
reward good teachers, the Teaching to High Standards Initiative will
give grants to states and districts to fund high-quality,
standards-based professional development for teachers. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $9.8 on this initiative
in Minnesota.
21st Century Community Learning Centers: 21st Century Community
Learning Centers are designed to ensure that every child in every
failing school can have a safe place to learn during the after-school
and summertime hours. Funding will be targeted to those children most in
need of academic assistance as part of a comprehensive approach to help
low-achieving students meet high academic standards. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $5.8 million on this
initiative in Minnesota.
Child Care: The President's budget expands the Child Care and
Development Block Grant to help working families struggling to afford
child care. These new funds, combined with the child care funds
provided in welfare reform, will enable the program to serve over 2.2
million children nationwide in FY2001, an increase of nearly one million
kids since 1997. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $26 million on this initiative in Minnesota, an increase of $10.7
million over last year.
Mental Health Block Grant: According to the December 1999 Surgeon
General's Report on Mental Health, one in five Americans is living with
a mental health disorder. To help meet this need, the Mental Health
Block Grant provides support to community-based care for the severely
mentally ill. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $5.8 million on this initiative in Minnesota, an increase of
$877,706 over last year.
Federal Land Acquisition: Land acquisitions, part of the
Administration's historic Lands Legacy initiative, help the American
people acquire and protect natural and historic sites around the country
and off our coast. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes
to invest $2.5 million on this initiative in Minnesota.
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund: This fund, administered by EPA,
capitalizes grants to states, which in turn provide low interest loans
to public water systems for infrastructural improvements. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $12.9 million on this
initiative in Minnesota, an increase of $82,000 over last year.
Weatherization: In its more than 20 years of existence, the
Weatherization Assistance Program has weatherized five million American
households. For FY2001, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $6.7 million on the program in Minnesota, versus $5.8 million
spent last year.
STATE BY STATE ANALYSIS OF KEY CLINTON-GORE
2001 INITIATIVES
MISSISSIPPI
January 31, 2000
Mississippi will benefit from many of the initiatives announced by
President Clinton in his State of the Union Address. Key initiatives
include:
Head Start: The President's budget increases funding for Head Start
by $1 billion - the largest funding increase ever proposed for the
program - to provide early learning services to approximately 950,000
children. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest
$138.5 million on this initiative in Mississippi, an increase of $13.2
million over last year.
Class Size: The President's class size reduction initiative continues
his commitment to reduce class size in the early grades by staying on a
path to hiring 100,000 high quality teachers nationwide. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $24.1 million on this
initiative in Mississippi, versus last year's $20.8 million.
Teaching to High Standards A new initiative to recruit, train and
reward good teachers, the Teaching to High Standards Initiative will
give grants to states and districts to fund high-quality,
standards-based professional development for teachers. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $8.9 million on this
initiative in Mississippi.
21st Century Community Learning Centers: 21st Century Community
Learning Centers are designed to ensure that every child in every
failing school can have a safe place to learn during the after-school
and summertime hours. Funding will be targeted to those children most in
need of academic assistance as part of a comprehensive approach to help
low-achieving students meet high academic standards. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $8.6 million on this
initiative in Mississippi.
Child Care: The President's budget expands the Child Care and
Development Block Grant to help working families struggling to afford
child care. These new funds, combined with the child care funds
provided in welfare reform, will enable the program to serve over 2.2
million children nationwide in FY2001, an increase of nearly one million
kids since 1997. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $33.9 million on this initiative in Mississippi, an increase of
$13.9 million over last year.
Mental Health Block Grant: According to the December 1999 Surgeon
General's Report on Mental Health, one in five Americans is living with
a mental health disorder. To help meet this need, the Mental Health
Block Grant provides support to community-based care for the severely
mentally ill. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $3.8 million on this initiative in Mississippi, an increase of
$550,300 over last year.
Federal Land Acquisition: Land acquisitions, part of the
Administration's historic Lands Legacy initiative, help the American
people acquire and protect natural and historic sites around the country
and off our coast. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes
to invest $150,000 on this initiative in Mississippi.
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund: This fund, administered by EPA,
capitalizes grants to states, which in turn provide low interest loans
to public water systems for infrastructural improvements. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $9.1 million on this
initiative in Mississippi, an increase of $57,200 over last year.
Weatherization: In its more than 20 years of existence, the
Weatherization Assistance Program has weatherized five million American
households. For FY2001, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $1.1 million on the program in Mississippi, versus $977,345 spent
last year.
STATE BY STATE ANALYSIS OF KEY CLINTON-GORE
2001 INITIATIVES
LOUISIANA
January 31, 2000
Louisiana will benefit from many of the initiatives announced by
President Clinton in his State of the Union Address. Key initiatives
include:
Head Start: The President's budget increases funding for Head Start
by $1 billion - the largest funding increase ever proposed for the
program - to provide early learning services to approximately 950,000
children. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest
$133.2 million on this initiative in Louisiana, an increase of $20.5
million over last year.
Class Size: The President's class size reduction initiative continues
his commitment to reduce class size in the early grades by staying on a
path to hiring 100,000 high quality teachers nationwide. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $37.8 million on this
initiative in Louisiana, versus $32 million last year.
Teaching to High Standards A new initiative to recruit, train and
reward good teachers, the Teaching to High Standards Initiative will
give grants to states and districts to fund high-quality,
standards-based professional development for teachers. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $14 million on this
initiative in Louisiana.
21st Century Community Learning Centers: 21st Century Community
Learning Centers are designed to ensure that every child in every
failing school can have a safe place to learn during the after-school
and summertime hours. Funding will be targeted to those children most in
need of academic assistance as part of a comprehensive approach to help
low-achieving students meet high academic standards. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $13.5 million on this
initiative in Louisiana.
Child Care: The President's budget expands the Child Care and
Development Block Grant to help working families struggling to afford
child care. These new funds, combined with the child care funds
provided in welfare reform, will enable the program to serve over 2.2
million children nationwide in FY2001, an increase of nearly one million
kids since 1997. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $51.8 million this initiative in Louisiana, an increase of $21.2
million over last year.
Mental Health Block Grant: According to the December 1999 Surgeon
General's Report on Mental Health, one in five Americans is living with
a mental health disorder. To help meet this need, the Mental Health
Block Grant provides support to community-based care for the severely
mentally ill. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $6 million on this initiative in Louisiana, an increase of over
$750,000 over last year.
Federal Land Acquisition: Land acquisitions, part of the
Administration's historic Lands Legacy initiative, help the American
people acquire and protect natural and historic sites around the country
and off our coast. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes
to invest $5 million on this initiative in Louisiana.
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund: This fund, administered by EPA,
capitalizes grants to states, which in turn provide low interest loans
to public water systems for infrastructural improvements. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $10.9 million on this
initiative in Louisiana, an increase of almost $70,000 over last year.
Weatherization: In its more than 20 years of existence, the
Weatherization Assistance Program has weatherized five million American
households. For FY2001, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $1.1 million on the program in Louisiana, versus $1 million spent
last year.
STATE BY STATE ANALYSIS OF KEY CLINTON-GORE
2001 INITIATIVES
MISSOURI
January 31, 2000
Missouri will benefit from many of the initiatives announced by
President Clinton in his State of the Union Address. Key initiatives
include:
Head Start: The President's budget increases funding for Head Start
by $1 billion - the largest funding increase ever proposed for the
program - to provide early learning services to approximately 950,000
children. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest
$104.4 million on this initiative in Missouri, an increase of $16
million over last year.
Class Size: The President's class size reduction initiative continues
his commitment to reduce class size in the early grades by staying on a
path to hiring 100,000 high quality teachers nationwide. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $29.4 million on this
initiative in Missouri, versus $22.3 million last year.
Teaching to High Standards A new initiative to recruit, train and
reward good teachers, the Teaching to High Standards Initiative will
give grants to states and districts to fund high-quality,
standards-based professional development for teachers. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $12.3 million on this
initiative in Missouri.
21st Century Community Learning Centers: 21st Century Community
Learning Centers are designed to ensure that every child in every
failing school can have a safe place to learn during the after-school
and summertime hours. Funding will be targeted to those children most in
need of academic assistance as part of a comprehensive approach to help
low-achieving students meet high academic standards. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $10 million on this
initiative in Missouri.
Child Care: The President's budget expands the Child Care and
Development Block Grant to help working families struggling to afford
child care. These new funds, combined with the child care funds
provided in welfare reform, will enable the program to serve over 2.2
million children nationwide in FY2001, an increase of nearly one million
kids since 1997. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $36.3 million this initiative in Missouri, an increase of $15
million over last year.
Mental Health Block Grant: According to the December 1999 Surgeon
General's Report on Mental Health, one in five Americans is living with
a mental health disorder. To help meet this need, the Mental Health
Block Grant provides support to community-based care for the severely
mentally ill. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $6.8 million on this initiative in Missouri, an increase of more
than $950,000 over last year.
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund: This fund, administered by EPA,
capitalizes grants to states, which in turn provide low interest loans
to public water systems for infrastructural improvements. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $10.5 million on this
initiative in Missouri, an increase of more than $66,000 over last year.
Weatherization: In its more than 20 years of existence, the
Weatherization Assistance Program has weatherized five million American
households. For FY2001, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $4 million on the program in Missouri, versus $3.5 million spent
last year.
STATE BY STATE ANALYSIS OF KEY CLINTON-GORE
2001 INITIATIVES
MONTANA
January 31, 2000
Montana will benefit from many of the initiatives announced by President
Clinton in his State of the Union Address. Key initiatives include:
Head Start: The President's budget increases funding for Head Start
by $1 billion - the largest funding increase ever proposed for the
program - to provide early learning services to approximately 950,000
children. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest
$17.8 million on this initiative in Montana, an increase of $2.5 million
over last year.
Class Size: The President's class size reduction initiative continues
his commitment to reduce class size in the early grades by staying on a
path to hiring 100,000 high quality teachers nationwide. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $8.1 million on this
initiative in Montana, versus $6 million last year.
Teaching to High Standards A new initiative to recruit, train and
reward good teachers, the Teaching to High Standards Initiative will
give grants to states and districts to fund high-quality,
standards-based professional development for teachers. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $3.4 million on this
initiative in Montana.
21st Century Community Learning Centers: 21st Century Community
Learning Centers are designed to ensure that every child in every
failing school can have a safe place to learn during the after-school
and summertime hours. Funding will be targeted to those children most in
need of academic assistance as part of a comprehensive approach to help
low-achieving students meet high academic standards. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $2 million on this
initiative in Montana.
Child Care: The President's budget expands the Child Care and
Development Block Grant to help working families struggling to afford
child care. These new funds, combined with the child care funds
provided in welfare reform, will enable the program to serve over 2.2
million children nationwide in FY2001, an increase of nearly one million
kids since 1997. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $6.4 million this initiative in Montana, an increase of $2.6
million over last year.
Mental Health Block Grant: According to the December 1999 Surgeon
General's Report on Mental Health, one in five Americans is living with
a mental health disorder. To help meet this need, the Mental Health
Block Grant provides support to community-based care for the severely
mentally ill. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $1.2 million on this initiative in Montana, an increase of more
than $170,000 over last year.
Federal Land Acquisition: Land acquisitions, part of the
Administration's historic Lands Legacy initiative, help the American
people acquire and protect natural and historic sites around the country
and off our coast. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes
to invest $10.7 million on this initiative in Montana.
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund: This fund, administered by EPA,
capitalizes grants to states, which in turn provide low interest loans
to public water systems for infrastructural improvements. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $7.8 million on this
initiative in Montana, an increase of almost $50,000 over last year.
Weatherization: In its more than 20 years of existence, the
Weatherization Assistance Program has weatherized five million American
households. For FY2001, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $1.7 million on the program in Montana, versus $1.5 million spent
last year.
STATE BY STATE ANALYSIS OF KEY CLINTON-GORE
2001 INITIATIVES
NORTH CAROLINA
January 31, 2000
North Carolina will benefit from many of the initiatives announced by
President Clinton in his State of the Union Address. Key initiatives
include:
Head Start: The President's budget increases funding for Head Start
by $1 billion - the largest funding increase ever proposed for the
program - to provide early learning services to approximately 950,000
children. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest
$126 million on this initiative in North Carolina, an increase of $20
million over last year.
Class Size: The President's class size reduction initiative continues
his commitment to reduce class size in the early grades by staying on a
path to hiring 100,000 high quality teachers nationwide. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $36.2 million on this
initiative in North Carolina, versus $26.7 million last year.
Teaching to High Standards A new initiative to recruit, train and
reward good teachers, the Teaching to High Standards Initiative will
give grants to states and districts to fund high-quality,
standards-based professional development for teachers. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $15.2 million on this
initiative in North Carolina.
21st Century Community Learning Centers: 21st Century Community
Learning Centers are designed to ensure that every child in every
failing school can have a safe place to learn during the after-school
and summertime hours. Funding will be targeted to those children most in
need of academic assistance as part of a comprehensive approach to help
low-achieving students meet high academic standards. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $11.7 million on this
initiative in North Carolina.
Child Care: The President's budget expands the Child Care and
Development Block Grant to help working families struggling to afford
child care. These new funds, combined with the child care funds
provided in welfare reform, will enable the program to serve over 2.2
million children nationwide in FY2001, an increase of nearly one million
kids since 1997. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $56 million this initiative in North Carolina, an increase of $23
million over last year.
Mental Health Block Grant: According to the December 1999 Surgeon
General's Report on Mental Health, one in five Americans is living with
a mental health disorder. To help meet this need, the Mental Health
Block Grant provides support to community-based care for the severely
mentally ill. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $9.9 million on this initiative in North Carolina, an increase of
$1.3 million over last year.
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund: This fund, administered by EPA,
capitalizes grants to states, which in turn provide low interest loans
to public water systems for infrastructural improvements. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $14.1 million on this
initiative in North Carolina, an increase of almost $90,000 over last
year.
Weatherization: In its more than 20 years of existence, the
Weatherization Assistance Program has weatherized five million American
households. For FY2001, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $2.8 million on the program in North Carolina, versus $2.5
million spent last year.
STATE BY STATE ANALYSIS OF KEY CLINTON-GORE
2001 INITIATIVES
NORTH DAKOTA
January 31, 2000
North Dakota will benefit from many of the initiatives announced by
President Clinton in his State of the Union Address. Key initiatives
include:
Head Start: The President's budget increases funding for Head Start
by $1 billion - the largest funding increase ever proposed for the
program - to provide early learning services to approximately 950,000
children. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest
$12.8 million on this initiative in North Dakota, an increase of $1.4
million over last year.
Class Size: The President's class size reduction initiative continues
his commitment to reduce class size in the early grades by staying on a
path to hiring 100,000 high quality teachers nationwide. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $8.1 million on this
initiative in North Dakota, versus $6.1 million last year.
Teaching to High Standards A new initiative to recruit, train and
reward good teachers, the Teaching to High Standards Initiative will
give grants to states and districts to fund high-quality,
standards-based professional development for teachers. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $3.4 million on this
initiative in North Dakota.
21st Century Community Learning Centers: 21st Century Community
Learning Centers are designed to ensure that every child in every
failing school can have a safe place to learn during the after-school
and summertime hours. Funding will be targeted to those children most in
need of academic assistance as part of a comprehensive approach to help
low-achieving students meet high academic standards. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $1.4 million on this
initiative in North Dakota.
Child Care: The President's budget expands the Child Care and
Development Block Grant to help working families struggling to afford
child care. These new funds, combined with the child care funds
provided in welfare reform, will enable the program to serve over 2.2
million children nationwide in FY2001, an increase of nearly one million
kids since 1997. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $4.6 million this initiative in North Dakota, an increase of $1.9
million over last year.
Mental Health Block Grant: According to the December 1999 Surgeon
General's Report on Mental Health, one in five Americans is living with
a mental health disorder. To help meet this need, the Mental Health
Block Grant provides support to community-based care for the severely
mentally ill. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $845,712 on this initiative in North Dakota, an increase of over
$100,000 over last year.
Federal Land Acquisition: Land acquisitions, part of the
Administration's historic Lands Legacy initiative, help the American
people acquire and protect natural and historic sites around the country
and off our coast. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes
to invest $1.5 million on this initiative in North Dakota.
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund: This fund, administered by EPA,
capitalizes grants to states, which in turn provide low interest loans
to public water systems for infrastructural improvements. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $7.8 million on this
initiative in North Dakota, an increase of almost $50,000 over last
year.
Weatherization: In its more than 20 years of existence, the
Weatherization Assistance Program has weatherized five million American
households. For FY2001, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $1.7 million on the program in North Dakota, versus $1.5 million
spent last year.
STATE BY STATE ANALYSIS OF KEY CLINTON-GORE
2001 INITIATIVES
NEBRASKA
January 31, 2000
Nebraska will benefit from many of the initiatives announced by
President Clinton in his State of the Union Address. Key initiatives
include:
Head Start: The President's budget increases funding for Head Start
by $1 billion - the largest funding increase ever proposed for the
program - to provide early learning services to approximately 950,000
children. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest
$29.7 million on this initiative in Nebraska, an increase of $3.6
million over last year.
Class Size: The President's class size reduction initiative continues
his commitment to reduce class size in the early grades by staying on a
path to hiring 100,000 high quality teachers nationwide. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $6.3 million on this
initiative in Nebraska, versus $5.6 million last year.
Teaching to High Standards A new initiative to recruit, train and
reward good teachers, the Teaching to High Standards Initiative will
give grants to states and districts to fund high-quality,
standards-based professional development for teachers. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $3.5 million on this
initiative in Nebraska.
21st Century Community Learning Centers: 21st Century Community
Learning Centers are designed to ensure that every child in every
failing school can have a safe place to learn during the after-school
and summertime hours. Funding will be targeted to those children most in
need of academic assistance as part of a comprehensive approach to help
low-achieving students meet high academic standards. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $2.1 million on this
initiative in Nebraska.
Child Care: The President's budget expands the Child Care and
Development Block Grant to help working families struggling to afford
child care. These new funds, combined with the child care funds
provided in welfare reform, will enable the program to serve over 2.2
million children nationwide in FY2001, an increase of nearly one million
kids since 1997. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $11.13 million this initiative in Nebraska, an increase of $4.6
million over last year.
Mental Health Block Grant: According to the December 1999 Surgeon
General's Report on Mental Health, one in five Americans is living with
a mental health disorder. To help meet this need, the Mental Health
Block Grant provides support to community-based care for the severely
mentally ill. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $2 million on this initiative in Nebraska, an increase of
$260,000 over last year.
Federal Land Acquisition: Land acquisitions, part of the
Administration's historic Lands Legacy initiative, help the American
people acquire and protect natural and historic sites around the country
and off our coast. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes
to invest $750,000 on this initiative in Nebraska.
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund: This fund, administered by EPA,
capitalizes grants to states, which in turn provide low interest loans
to public water systems for infrastructural improvements. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $7.8 million on this
initiative in Nebraska, an increase of almost $50,000 over last year.
Weatherization: In its more than 20 years of existence, the
Weatherization Assistance Program has weatherized five million American
households. For FY2001, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $1.7 million on the program in Nebraska, versus $1.5 million
spent last year.
STATE BY STATE ANALYSIS OF KEY CLINTON-GORE
2001 INITIATIVES
NEW YORK
January 31, 2000
New York will benefit from many of the initiatives announced by
President Clinton in his State of the Union Address. Key initiatives
include:
Head Start: The President's budget increases funding for Head Start
by $1 billion - the largest funding increase ever proposed for the
program - to provide early learning services to approximately 950,000
children. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest
$411 million on this initiative in New York, an increase of $67 million
over last year.
Class Size: The President's class size reduction initiative continues
his commitment to reduce class size in the early grades by staying on a
path to hiring 100,000 high quality teachers nationwide. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $163.7 million on this
initiative in New York, versus $113.2 million last year.
Teaching to High Standards A new initiative to recruit, train and
reward good teachers, the Teaching to High Standards Initiative will
give grants to states and districts to fund high-quality,
standards-based professional development for teachers. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $52.2 million on this
initiative in New York.
21st Century Community Learning Centers: 21st Century Community
Learning Centers are designed to ensure that every child in every
failing school can have a safe place to learn during the after-school
and summertime hours. Funding will be targeted to those children most in
need of academic assistance as part of a comprehensive approach to help
low-achieving students meet high academic standards. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $58.6 million on this
initiative in New York.
Child Care: The President's budget expands the Child Care and
Development Block Grant to help working families struggling to afford
child care. These new funds, combined with the child care funds
provided in welfare reform, will enable the program to serve over 2.2
million children nationwide in FY2001, an increase of nearly one million
kids since 1997. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $114 million this initiative in New York, an increase of $47
million over last year.
Mental Health Block Grant: According to the December 1999 Surgeon
General's Report on Mental Health, one in five Americans is living with
a mental health disorder. To help meet this need, the Mental Health
Block Grant provides support to community-based care for the severely
mentally ill. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $28 million on this initiative in New York, an increase of $4.2
million over last year.
Federal Land Acquisition: Land acquisitions, part of the
Administration's historic Lands Legacy initiative, help the American
people acquire and protect natural and historic sites around the country
and off our coast. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes
to invest $6.7 million on this initiative in New York.
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund: This fund, administered by EPA,
capitalizes grants to states, which in turn provide low interest loans
to public water systems for infrastructural improvements. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $49.4 million on this
initiative in New York, an increase of $310,000 over last year.
Weatherization: In its more than 20 years of existence, the
Weatherization Assistance Program has weatherized five million American
households. For FY2001, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $13.7 million on the program in New York, versus $12 million
spent last year.
STATE BY STATE ANALYSIS OF KEY CLINTON-GORE
2001 INITIATIVES
NEW MEXICO
January 31, 2000
New Mexico will benefit from many of the initiatives announced by
President Clinton in his State of the Union Address. Key initiatives
include:
Head Start: The President's budget increases funding for Head Start
by $1 billion - the largest funding increase ever proposed for the
program - to provide early learning services to approximately 950,000
children. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest
$48.5 million on this initiative in New Mexico, an increase of $8.1
million over last year.
Class Size: The President's class size reduction initiative continues
his commitment to reduce class size in the early grades by staying on a
path to hiring 100,000 high quality teachers nationwide. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $14.8 million on this
initiative in New Mexico, versus $10.4 million last year.
Teaching to High Standards A new initiative to recruit, train and
reward good teachers, the Teaching to High Standards Initiative will
give grants to states and districts to fund high-quality,
standards-based professional development for teachers. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $5.2 million on this
initiative in New Mexico.
21st Century Community Learning Centers: 21st Century Community
Learning Centers are designed to ensure that every child in every
failing school can have a safe place to learn during the after-school
and summertime hours. Funding will be targeted to those children most in
need of academic assistance as part of a comprehensive approach to help
low-achieving students meet high academic standards. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $5.3 million on this
initiative in New Mexico.
Child Care: The President's budget expands the Child Care and
Development Block Grant to help working families struggling to afford
child care. These new funds, combined with the child care funds
provided in welfare reform, will enable the program to serve over 2.2
million children nationwide in FY2001, an increase of nearly one million
kids since 1997. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $18.7 million this initiative in New Mexico, an increase of $7.7
million over last year.
Mental Health Block Grant: According to the December 1999 Surgeon
General's Report on Mental Health, one in five Americans is living with
a mental health disorder. To help meet this need, the Mental Health
Block Grant provides support to community-based care for the severely
mentally ill. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $2.2 million on this initiative in New Mexico, an increase of
$280,000 over last year.
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund: This fund, administered by EPA,
capitalizes grants to states, which in turn provide low interest loans
to public water systems for infrastructural improvements. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $7.8 million on this
initiative in New Mexico, an increase of almost $50,000 over last year.
Weatherization: In its more than 20 years of existence, the
Weatherization Assistance Program has weatherized five million American
households. For FY2001, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $1.3 million on the program in New Mexico, versus $1.1 million
spent last year.
STATE BY STATE ANALYSIS OF KEY CLINTON-GORE
2001 INITIATIVES
NEW JERSEY
January 31, 2000
New Jersey will benefit from many of the initiatives announced by
President Clinton in his State of the Union Address. Key initiatives
include:
Head Start: The President's budget increases funding for Head Start
by $1 billion - the largest funding increase ever proposed for the
program - to provide early learning services to approximately 950,000
children. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest
$121.5 million on this initiative in New Jersey, an increase of $16.6
million over last year.
Class Size: The President's class size reduction initiative continues
his commitment to reduce class size in the early grades by staying on a
path to hiring 100,000 high quality teachers nationwide. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $39.6 million on this
initiative in New Jersey, versus $29.7 million last year.
Teaching to High Standards A new initiative to recruit, train and
reward good teachers, the Teaching to High Standards Initiative will
give grants to states and districts to fund high-quality,
standards-based professional development for teachers. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $16.6 million on this
initiative in New Jersey.
21st Century Community Learning Centers: 21st Century Community
Learning Centers are designed to ensure that every child in every
failing school can have a safe place to learn during the after-school
and summertime hours. Funding will be targeted to those children most in
need of academic assistance as part of a comprehensive approach to help
low-achieving students meet high academic standards. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $12.8 million on this
initiative in New Jersey.
Child Care: The President's budget expands the Child Care and
Development Block Grant to help working families struggling to afford
child care. These new funds, combined with the child care funds
provided in welfare reform, will enable the program to serve over 2.2
million children nationwide in FY2001, an increase of nearly one million
kids since 1997. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $37 million this initiative in New Jersey, an increase of $15
million over last year.
Mental Health Block Grant: According to the December 1999 Surgeon
General's Report on Mental Health, one in five Americans is living with
a mental health disorder. To help meet this need, the Mental Health
Block Grant provides support to community-based care for the severely
mentally ill. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $12 million on this initiative in New Jersey, an increase of $1.7
million over last year.
Federal Land Acquisition: Land acquisitions, part of the
Administration's historic Lands Legacy initiative, help the American
people acquire and protect natural and historic sites around the country
and off our coast. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes
to invest $3 million on this initiative in New Jersey.
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund: This fund, administered by EPA,
capitalizes grants to states, which in turn provide low interest loans
to public water systems for infrastructural improvements. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $19 million on this
initiative in New Jersey, an increase of $120,000 over last year.
Weatherization: In its more than 20 years of existence, the
Weatherization Assistance Program has weatherized five million American
households. For FY2001, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $3.5 million on the program in New Jersey, versus $3 million
spent last year.
STATE BY STATE ANALYSIS OF KEY CLINTON-GORE
2001 INITIATIVES
NEW HAMPSHIRE
January 31, 2000
New Hampshire will benefit from many of the initiatives announced by
President Clinton in his State of the Union Address. Key initiatives
include:
Head Start: The President's budget increases funding for Head Start
by $1 billion - the largest funding increase ever proposed for the
program - to provide early learning services to approximately 950,000
children. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest
$12.1 million on this initiative in New Hampshire, an increase of $1.8
million over last year.
Class Size: The President's class size reduction initiative continues
his commitment to reduce class size in the early grades by staying on a
path to hiring 100,000 high quality teachers nationwide. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $8.1 million on this
initiative in New Hampshire, versus $6.1 million last year.
Teaching to High Standards A new initiative to recruit, train and
reward good teachers, the Teaching to High Standards Initiative will
give grants to states and districts to fund high-quality,
standards-based professional development for teachers. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $3.4 million on this
initiative in New Hampshire.
21st Century Community Learning Centers: 21st Century Community
Learning Centers are designed to ensure that every child in every
failing school can have a safe place to learn during the after-school
and summertime hours. Funding will be targeted to those children most in
need of academic assistance as part of a comprehensive approach to help
low-achieving students meet high academic standards. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $1.3 million on this
initiative in New Hampshire.
Child Care: The President's budget expands the Child Care and
Development Block Grant to help working families struggling to afford
child care. These new funds, combined with the child care funds
provided in welfare reform, will enable the program to serve over 2.2
million children nationwide in FY2001, an increase of nearly one million
kids since 1997. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $5 million this initiative in New Hampshire, an increase of $2
million over last year.
Mental Health Block Grant: According to the December 1999 Surgeon
General's Report on Mental Health, one in five Americans is living with
a mental health disorder. To help meet this need, the Mental Health
Block Grant provides support to community-based care for the severely
mentally ill. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $1.4 million on this initiative in New Hampshire, an increase of
$155,032 over last year.
Federal Land Acquisition: Land acquisitions, part of the
Administration's historic Lands Legacy initiative, help the American
people acquire and protect natural and historic sites around the country
and off our coast. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes
to invest $1 million on this initiative in New Hampshire
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund: This fund, administered by EPA,
capitalizes grants to states, which in turn provide low interest loans
to public water systems for infrastructural improvements. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $7,806,300 on this
initiative in New Hampshire, an increase of almost $50,000 over last
year.
Weatherization: In its more than 20 years of existence, the
Weatherization Assistance Program has weatherized five million American
households. For FY2001, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $1 million on the program in New Hampshire, versus $900,000 spent
last year.
STATE BY STATE ANALYSIS OF KEY CLINTON-GORE
2001 INITIATIVES
RHODE ISLAND
January 31, 2000
Rhode Island will benefit from many of the initiatives announced by
President Clinton in his State of the Union Address. Key initiatives
include:
Head Start: The President's budget increases funding for Head Start
by $1 billion - the largest funding increase ever proposed for the
program - to provide early learning services to approximately 950,000
children. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest
$19.7 million on this initiative in Rhode Island, an increase of $2.7
million over last year.
Class Size: The President's class size reduction initiative continues
his commitment to reduce class size in the early grades by staying on a
path to hiring 100,000 high quality teachers nationwide. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $8.1 million on this
initiative in Rhode Island, versus $6.1 million last year.
Teaching to High Standards A new initiative to recruit, train and
reward good teachers, the Teaching to High Standards Initiative will
give grants to states and districts to fund high-quality,
standards-based professional development for teachers. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $3.4 million on this
initiative in Rhode Island.
21st Century Community Learning Centers: 21st Century Community
Learning Centers are designed to ensure that every child in every
failing school can have a safe place to learn during the after-school
and summertime hours. Funding will be targeted to those children most in
need of academic assistance as part of a comprehensive approach to help
low-achieving students meet high academic standards. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $1.9 million on this
initiative in Rhode Island.
Child Care: The President's budget expands the Child Care and
Development Block Grant to help working families struggling to afford
child care. These new funds, combined with the child care funds
provided in welfare reform, will enable the program to serve over 2.2
million children nationwide in FY2001, an increase of nearly one million
kids since 1997. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $5.2 million this initiative in Rhode Island, an increase of $2.1
million over last year.
Mental Health Block Grant: According to the December 1999 Surgeon
General's Report on Mental Health, one in five Americans is living with
a mental health disorder. To help meet this need, the Mental Health
Block Grant provides support to community-based care for the severely
mentally ill. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $1.44 million on this initiative in Rhode Island, an increase of
$158,081 over last year.
Federal Land Acquisition: Land acquisitions, part of the
Administration's historic Lands Legacy initiative, help the American
people acquire and protect natural and historic sites around the country
and off our coast. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes
to invest $500,000 on this initiative in Rhode Island.
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund: This fund, administered by EPA,
capitalizes grants to states, which in turn provide low interest loans
to public water systems for infrastructural improvements. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $7.8 million on this
initiative in Rhode Island, an increase of $49,300 over last year.
Weatherization: In its more than 20 years of existence, the
Weatherization Assistance Program has weatherized five million American
households. For FY2001, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $783,672 on the program in Rhode Island, versus $685,520 spent
last year.
STATE BY STATE ANALYSIS OF KEY CLINTON-GORE
2001 INITIATIVES
SOUTH CAROLINA
January 31, 2000
South Carolina will benefit from many of the initiatives announced by
President Clinton in his State of the Union Address. Key initiatives
include:
Head Start: The President's budget increases funding for Head Start
by $1 billion - the largest funding increase ever proposed for the
program - to provide early learning services to approximately 950,000
children. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest
$75.5 million on this initiative in South Carolina, an increase of $12
million over last year.
Class Size: The President's class size reduction initiative continues
his commitment to reduce class size in the early grades by staying on a
path to hiring 100,000 high quality teachers nationwide. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $22 million on this
initiative in South Carolina, versus $15.7 million last year.
Teaching to High Standards A new initiative to recruit, train and
reward good teachers, the Teaching to High Standards Initiative will
give grants to states and districts to fund high-quality,
standards-based professional development for teachers. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $8.8 million on this
initiative in South Carolina.
21st Century Community Learning Centers: 21st Century Community
Learning Centers are designed to ensure that every child in every
failing school can have a safe place to learn during the after-school
and summertime hours. Funding will be targeted to those children most in
need of academic assistance as part of a comprehensive approach to help
low-achieving students meet high academic standards. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $7.8 million on this
initiative in South Carolina
Child Care: The President's budget expands the Child Care and
Development Block Grant to help working families struggling to afford
child care. These new funds, combined with the child care funds
provided in welfare reform, will enable the program to serve over 2.2
million children nationwide in FY2001, an increase of nearly one million
kids since 1997. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $35.4 million on this initiative in South Carolina, an increase
of $14.6 million over last year.
Mental Health Block Grant: According to the December 1999 Surgeon
General's Report on Mental Health, one in five Americans is living with
a mental health disorder. To help meet this need, the Mental Health
Block Grant provides support to community-based care for the severely
mentally ill. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $5.4 million on this initiative in South Carolina, an increase of
$866,027 over last year.
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund: This fund, administered by EPA,
capitalizes grants to states, which in turn provide low interest loans
to public water systems for infrastructural improvements. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $8.4 million on this
initiative in South Carolina, an increase of $53,100 over last year.
Weatherization: In its more than 20 years of existence, the
Weatherization Assistance Program has weatherized five million American
households. For FY2001, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $1.2 million on the program in South Carolina, versus $1 million
spent last year.
STATE BY STATE ANALYSIS OF KEY CLINTON-GORE
2001 INITIATIVES
SOUTH DAKOTA
January 31, 2000
South Dakota will benefit from many of the initiatives announced by
President Clinton in his State of the Union Address. Key initiatives
include:
Head Start: The President's budget increases funding for Head Start
by $1 billion - the largest funding increase ever proposed for the
program - to provide early learning services to approximately 950,000
children. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest
$16 million on this initiative in South Dakota, an increase of $2.1
million over last year.
Class Size: The President's class size reduction initiative continues
his commitment to reduce class size in the early grades by staying on a
path to hiring 100,000 high quality teachers nationwide. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $8.1 million on this
initiative in South Dakota, versus $6.1 million last year.
Teaching to High Standards A new initiative to recruit, train and
reward good teachers, the Teaching to High Standards Initiative will
give grants to states and districts to fund high-quality,
standards-based professional development for teachers. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $3.4 million on this
initiative in South Dakota.
21st Century Community Learning Centers: 21st Century Community
Learning Centers are designed to ensure that every child in every
failing school can have a safe place to learn during the after-school
and summertime hours. Funding will be targeted to those children most in
need of academic assistance as part of a comprehensive approach to help
low-achieving students meet high academic standards. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $1.5 million on this
initiative in South Dakota.
Child Care: The President's budget expands the Child Care and
Development Block Grant to help working families struggling to afford
child care. These new funds, combined with the child care funds
provided in welfare reform, will enable the program to serve over 2.2
million children nationwide in FY2001, an increase of nearly one million
kids since 1997. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $6.2 million on this initiative in South Dakota, an increase of
$2.6 million over last year.
Mental Health Block Grant: According to the December 1999 Surgeon
General's Report on Mental Health, one in five Americans is living with
a mental health disorder. To help meet this need, the Mental Health
Block Grant provides support to community-based care for the severely
mentally ill. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $891,414 on this initiative in South Dakota, an increase of
$112,066 over last year.
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund: This fund, administered by EPA,
capitalizes grants to states, which in turn provide low interest loans
to public water systems for infrastructural improvements. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $7.8 million on this
initiative in South Dakota, an increase of $49,300 over last year.
Weatherization: In its more than 20 years of existence, the
Weatherization Assistance Program has weatherized five million American
households. For FY2001, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $1.3 million on the program in South Dakota, versus $1.1 million
spent last year.
STATE BY STATE ANALYSIS OF KEY CLINTON-GORE
2001 INITIATIVES
TENNESSEE
January 31, 2000
Tennessee will benefit from many of the initiatives announced by
President Clinton in his State of the Union Address. Key initiatives
include:
Head Start: The President's budget increases funding for Head Start
by $1 billion - the largest funding increase ever proposed for the
program - to provide early learning services to approximately 950,000
children. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest
$110.7 million on this initiative in Tennessee, an increase of $18.2
million over last year.
Class Size: The President's class size reduction initiative continues
his commitment to reduce class size in the early grades by staying on a
path to hiring 100,000 high quality teachers nationwide. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $28.3 million on this
initiative in Tennessee, versus $21.7 million last year.
Teaching to High Standards A new initiative to recruit, train and
reward good teachers, the Teaching to High Standards Initiative will
give grants to states and districts to fund high-quality,
standards-based professional development for teachers. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $11.9 million on this
initiative in Tennessee.
21st Century Community Learning Centers: 21st Century Community
Learning Centers are designed to ensure that every child in every
failing school can have a safe place to learn during the after-school
and summertime hours. Funding will be targeted to those children most in
need of academic assistance as part of a comprehensive approach to help
low-achieving students meet high academic standards. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $9.4 million on this
initiative in Tennessee.
Child Care: The President's budget expands the Child Care and
Development Block Grant to help working families struggling to afford
child care. These new funds, combined with the child care funds
provided in welfare reform, will enable the program to serve over 2.2
million children nationwide in FY2001, an increase of nearly one million
kids since 1997. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $40.9 million on this initiative in Tennessee, an increase of
$16.8 million over last year.
Mental Health Block Grant: According to the December 1999 Surgeon
General's Report on Mental Health, one in five Americans is living with
a mental health disorder. To help meet this need, the Mental Health
Block Grant provides support to community-based care for the severely
mentally ill. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $7.9 million on this initiative in Tennessee, an increase of $1.5
million over last year.
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund: This fund, administered by EPA,
capitalizes grants to states, which in turn provide low interest loans
to public water systems for infrastructural improvements. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $10.5 million n this
initiative in Tennessee, an increase of $66,100 over last year.
Weatherization: In its more than 20 years of existence, the
Weatherization Assistance Program has weatherized five million American
households. For FY2001, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $2.8 million on the program in Tennessee versus $2.5 million
spent last year.
STATE BY STATE ANALYSIS OF KEY CLINTON-GORE
2001 INITIATIVES
TEXAS
January 31, 2000
Texas will benefit from many of the initiatives announced by President
Clinton in his State of the Union Address. Key initiatives include:
Head Start: The President's budget increases funding for Head Start
by $1 billion - the largest funding increase ever proposed for the
program - to provide early learning services to approximately 950,000
children. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest
$436.2 million on this initiative in Texas, an increase of $85 million
over last year.
Class Size: The President's class size reduction initiative continues
his commitment to reduce class size in the early grades by staying on a
path to hiring 100,000 high quality teachers nationwide. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $146.8 million on this
initiative in Texas, versus $105.3 million last year.
Teaching to High Standards A new initiative to recruit, train and
reward good teachers, the Teaching to High Standards Initiative will
give grants to states and districts to fund high-quality,
standards-based professional development for teachers. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $54.4 million on this
initiative in Texas.
21st Century Community Learning Centers: 21st Century Community
Learning Centers are designed to ensure that every child in every
failing school can have a safe place to learn during the after-school
and summertime hours. Funding will be targeted to those children most in
need of academic assistance as part of a comprehensive approach to help
low-achieving students meet high academic standards. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $52.5 million on this
initiative in Texas.
Child Care: The President's budget expands the Child Care and
Development Block Grant to help working families struggling to afford
child care. These new funds, combined with the child care funds
provided in welfare reform, will enable the program to serve over 2.2
million children nationwide in FY2001, an increase of nearly one million
kids since 1997. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $188.1 million on this initiative in Texas, an increase of $77.3
million over last year.
Mental Health Block Grant: According to the December 1999 Surgeon
General's Report on Mental Health, one in five Americans is living with
a mental health disorder. To help meet this need, the Mental Health
Block Grant provides support to community-based care for the severely
mentally ill. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $29.1 million on this initiative in Texas, an increase of $3.7
million over last year.
Federal Land Acquisition: Land acquisitions, part of the
Administration's historic Lands Legacy initiative, help the American
people acquire and protect natural and historic sites around the country
and off our coast. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes
to invest $9.8 million on this initiative in Texas.
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund: This fund, administered by EPA,
capitalizes grants to states, which in turn provide low interest loans
to public water systems for infrastructural improvements. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $59.2 million on this
initiative in Texas, an increase of $373,500 over last year.
Weatherization: In its more than 20 years of existence, the
Weatherization Assistance Program has weatherized five million American
households. For FY2001, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $3.8 million on the program in Texas, versus $3.3 million spent
last year.
STATE BY STATE ANALYSIS OF KEY CLINTON-GORE
2001 INITIATIVES
UTAH
January 31, 2000
Utah will benefit from many of the initiatives announced by President
Clinton in his State of the Union Address. Key initiatives include:
Head Start: The President's budget increases funding for Head Start
by $1 billion - the largest funding increase ever proposed for the
program - to provide early learning services to approximately 950,000
children. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest
$32.3 million on this initiative in Utah, an increase of $5.7 million
over last year.
Class Size: The President's class size reduction initiative continues
his commitment to reduce class size in the early grades by staying on a
path to hiring 100,000 high quality teachers nationwide. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $11 million on this
initiative in Utah, versus $8.3 million last year.
Teaching to High Standards A new initiative to recruit, train and
reward good teachers, the Teaching to High Standards Initiative will
give grants to states and districts to fund high-quality,
standards-based professional development for teachers. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $4.6 million on this
initiative in Utah.
21st Century Community Learning Centers: 21st Century Community
Learning Centers are designed to ensure that every child in every
failing school can have a safe place to learn during the after-school
and summertime hours. Funding will be targeted to those children most in
need of academic assistance as part of a comprehensive approach to help
low-achieving students meet high academic standards. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $2.1 million on this
initiative in Utah.
Child Care: The President's budget expands the Child Care and
Development Block Grant to help working families struggling to afford
child care. These new funds, combined with the child care funds
provided in welfare reform, will enable the program to serve over 2.2
million children nationwide in FY2001, an increase of nearly one million
kids since 1997. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $18.8 million on this initiative in Utah, an increase of $7.7
million ver last year.
Mental Health Block Grant: According to the December 1999 Surgeon
General's Report on Mental Health, one in five Americans is living with
a mental health disorder. To help meet this need, the Mental Health
Block Grant provides support to community-based care for the severely
mentally ill. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $2.6 million on this initiative in Utah, an increase of $436,922
over last year.
Federal Land Acquisition: Land acquisitions, part of the
Administration's historic Lands Legacy initiative, help the American
people acquire and protect natural and historic sites around the country
and off our coast. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes
to invest $2 million on this initiative in Utah.
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund: This fund, administered by EPA,
capitalizes grants to states, which in turn provide low interest loans
to public water systems for infrastructural improvements. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $7.8 million on this
initiative in Utah, an increase of $49,300 over last year.
Weatherization: In its more than 20 years of existence, the
Weatherization Assistance Program has weatherized five million American
households. For FY2001, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $1.4 million on the program in Utah, versus $1.2 million spent
last year.
STATE BY STATE ANALYSIS OF KEY CLINTON-GORE
2001 INITIATIVES
VERMONT
January 31, 2000
Vermont will benefit from many of the initiatives announced by President
Clinton in his State of the Union Address. Key initiatives include:
Head Start: The President's budget increases funding for Head Start
by $1 billion - the largest funding increase ever proposed for the
program - to provide early learning services to approximately 950,000
children. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest
$11.8 million on this initiative in Vermont, an increase of $1.3 million
over last year.
Class Size: The President's class size reduction initiative continues
his commitment to reduce class size in the early grades by staying on a
path to hiring 100,000 high quality teachers nationwide. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $8.1 million on this
initiative in Vermont, versus $6.1 million last year.
Teaching to High Standards A new initiative to recruit, train and
reward good teachers, the Teaching to High Standards Initiative will
give grants to states and districts to fund high-quality,
standards-based professional development for teachers. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $3.4 million on this
initiative in Vermont.
21st Century Community Learning Centers: 21st Century Community
Learning Centers are designed to ensure that every child in every
failing school can have a safe place to learn during the after-school
and summertime hours. Funding will be targeted to those children most in
need of academic assistance as part of a comprehensive approach to help
low-achieving students meet high academic standards. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $1.3 million n this
initiative in Vermont.
Child Care: The President's budget expands the Child Care and
Development Block Grant to help working families struggling to afford
child care. These new funds, combined with the child care funds
provided in welfare reform, will enable the program to serve over 2.2
million children nationwide in FY2001, an increase of nearly one million
kids since 1997. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $3.4 million on this initiative in Vermont, an increase of $1.4
million over last year.
Mental Health Block Grant: According to the December 1999 Surgeon
General's Report on Mental Health, one in five Americans is living with
a mental health disorder. To help meet this need, the Mental Health
Block Grant provides support to community-based care for the severely
mentally ill. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $808,330 on this initiative Vermont, an increase of $119,660 over
last year.
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund: This fund, administered by EPA,
capitalizes grants to states, which in turn provide low interest loans
to public water systems for infrastructural improvements. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $7.8 million on this
initiative in Vermont, an increase of $49,300 over last year.
Weatherization: In its more than 20 years of existence, the
Weatherization Assistance Program has weatherized five million American
households. For FY2001, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $866,152 on the program in Vermont, versus $757,699 spent last
year.
STATE BY STATE ANALYSIS OF KEY CLINTON-GORE
2001 INITIATIVES
VIRGINIA
January 31, 2000
Virginia will benefit from many of the initiatives announced by
President Clinton in his State of the Union Address. Key initiatives
include:
Head Start: The President's budget increases funding for Head Start
by $1 billion - the largest funding increase ever proposed for the
program - to provide early learning services to approximately 950,000
children. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest
$91.9 million on this initiative in Virginia, an increase of $16 million
over last year.
Class Size: The President's class size reduction initiative continues
his commitment to reduce class size in the early grades by staying on a
path to hiring 100,000 high quality teachers nationwide. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $30.1 million on this
initiative in Virginia, versus $22.8 million last year.
Teaching to High Standards A new initiative to recruit, train and
reward good teachers, the Teaching to High Standards Initiative will
give grants to states and districts to fund high-quality,
standards-based professional development for teachers. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $12.7 million on this
initiative in Virginia.
21st Century Community Learning Centers: 21st Century Community
Learning Centers are designed to ensure that every child in every
failing school can have a safe place to learn during the after-school
and summertime hours. Funding will be targeted to those children most in
need of academic assistance as part of a comprehensive approach to help
low-achieving students meet high academic standards. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $9.1 million on this
initiative in Virginia.
Child Care: The President's budget expands the Child Care and
Development Block Grant to help working families struggling to afford
child care. These new funds, combined with the child care funds
provided in welfare reform, will enable the program to serve over 2.2
million children nationwide in FY2001, an increase of nearly one million
kids since 1997. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $38.7 million on this initiative in Virginia, an increase of
$15.9 million over last year.
Mental Health Block Grant: According to the December 1999 Surgeon
General's Report on Mental Health, one in five Americans is living with
a mental health disorder. To help meet this need, the Mental Health
Block Grant provides support to community-based care for the severely
mentally ill. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $10.6 million on this initiative in Virginia, an increase of $1.6
million over last year.
Federal Land Acquisition: Land acquisitions, part of the
Administration's historic Lands Legacy initiative, help the American
people acquire and protect natural and historic sites around the country
and off our coast. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes
to invest $11.6 million on this initiative in Virginia.
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund: This fund, administered by EPA,
capitalizes grants to states, which in turn provide low interest loans
to public water systems for infrastructural improvements. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $15.2 million on this
initiative in Virginia, an increase of $96,100 over last year.
Weatherization: In its more than 20 years of existence, the
Weatherization Assistance Program has weatherized five million American
households. For FY2001, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $2.7 million on the program in Virginia, versus $2.4 million
spent last year.
STATE BY STATE ANALYSIS OF KEY CLINTON-GORE
2001 INITIATIVES
WASHINGTON
January 31, 2000
Washington will benefit from many of the initiatives announced by
President Clinton in his State of the Union Address. Key initiatives
include:
Head Start: The President's budget increases funding for Head Start
by $1 billion - the largest funding increase ever proposed for the
program - to provide early learning services to approximately 950,000
children. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest
$92.1 million on this initiative in Washington, an increase of $14.1
million over last year.
Class Size: The President's class size reduction initiative continues
his commitment to reduce class size in the early grades by staying on a
path to hiring 100,000 high quality teachers nationwide. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $27.7 million on this
initiative in Washington, versus $21.2 million last year.
Teaching to High Standards A new initiative to recruit, train and
reward good teachers, the Teaching to High Standards Initiative will
give grants to states and districts to fund high-quality,
standards-based professional development for teachers. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $11.6 million on this
initiative in Washington.
21st Century Community Learning Centers: 21st Century Community
Learning Centers are designed to ensure that every child in every
failing school can have a safe place to learn during the after-school
and summertime hours. Funding will be targeted to those children most in
need of academic assistance as part of a comprehensive approach to help
low-achieving students meet high academic standards. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $7.5 million on this
initiative in Washington.
Child Care: The President's budget expands the Child Care and
Development Block Grant to help working families struggling to afford
child care. These new funds, combined with the child care funds
provided in welfare reform, will enable the program to serve over 2.2
million children nationwide in FY2001, an increase of nearly one million
kids since 1997. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $32.9 million on this initiative in Washington, an increase of
$13.5 million over last year.
Mental Health Block Grant: According to the December 1999 Surgeon
General's Report on Mental Health, one in five Americans is living with
a mental health disorder. To help meet this need, the Mental Health
Block Grant provides support to community-based care for the severely
mentally ill. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $8.4 million on this initiative in Washington, an increase of
$1.3 million over last year.
Federal Land Acquisition: Land acquisitions, part of the
Administration's historic Lands Legacy initiative, help the American
people acquire and protect natural and historic sites around the country
and off our coast. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes
to invest $2.3 million on this initiative in Washington.
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund: This fund, administered by EPA,
capitalizes grants to states, which in turn provide low interest loans
to public water systems for infrastructural improvements. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $21 million on this
initiative in Washington, an increase of $132,600 over last year.
Weatherization: In its more than 20 years of existence, the
Weatherization Assistance Program has weatherized five million American
households. For FY2001, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $3.1 million on the program in Washington, versus $2.7 million
spent last year.
STATE BY STATE ANALYSIS OF KEY CLINTON-GORE
2001 INITIATIVES
WEST VIRGINIA
January 31, 2000
West Virginia will benefit from many of the initiatives announced by
President Clinton in his State of the Union Address. Key initiatives
include:
Head Start: The President's budget increases funding for Head Start
by $1 billion - the largest funding increase ever proposed for the
program - to provide early learning services to approximately 950,000
children. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest
$47.2 million on this initiative in West Virginia, an increase of $6.9
million over last year.
Class Size: The President's class size reduction initiative continues
his commitment to reduce class size in the early grades by staying on a
path to hiring 100,000 high quality teachers nationwide. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $15 million on this
initiative in West Virginia, versus $12.2 million last year.
Teaching to High Standards A new initiative to recruit, train and
reward good teachers, the Teaching to High Standards Initiative will
give grants to states and districts to fund high-quality,
standards-based professional development for teachers. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $5.1 million on this
initiative in West Virginia.
21st Century Community Learning Centers: 21st Century Community
Learning Centers are designed to ensure that every child in every
failing school can have a safe place to learn during the after-school
and summertime hours. Funding will be targeted to those children most in
need of academic assistance as part of a comprehensive approach to help
low-achieving students meet high academic standards. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $5.4 million on this
initiative in West Virginia.
Child Care: The President's budget expands the Child Care and
Development Block Grant to help working families struggling to afford
child care. These new funds, combined with the child care funds
provided in welfare reform, will enable the program to serve over 2.2
million children nationwide in FY2001, an increase of nearly one million
kids since 1997. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $15.1 million on this initiative in West Virginia, an increase of
$6.2 million over last year.
Mental Health Block Grant: According to the December 1999 Surgeon
General's Report on Mental Health, one in five Americans is living with
a mental health disorder. To help meet this need, the Mental Health
Block Grant provides support to community-based care for the severely
mentally ill. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $2.6 million on this initiative in West Virginia, an increase of
$359,448 over last year.
Federal Land Acquisition: Land acquisitions, part of the
Administration's historic Lands Legacy initiative, help the American
people acquire and protect natural and historic sites around the country
and off our coast. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes
to invest $2.5 million on this initiative in West Virginia.
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund: This fund, administered by EPA,
capitalizes grants to states, which in turn provide low interest loans
to public water systems for infrastructural improvements. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $7.8 million on this
initiative in West Virginia, an increase of $49,300 over last year.
Weatherization: In its more than 20 years of existence, the
Weatherization Assistance Program has weatherized five million American
households. For FY2001, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $2.2 million on the program in West Virginia, versus $1.9 million
spent last year.
STATE BY STATE ANALYSIS OF KEY CLINTON-GORE
2001 INITIATIVES
WISCONSIN
January 31, 2000
Wisconsin will benefit from many of the initiatives announced by
President Clinton in his State of the Union Address. Key initiatives
include:
Head Start: The President's budget increases funding for Head Start
by $1 billion - the largest funding increase ever proposed for the
program - to provide early learning services to approximately 950,000
children. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest
$85.7 million on this initiative in Wisconsin, an increase of $11.3
million over last year.
Class Size: The President's class size reduction initiative continues
his commitment to reduce class size in the early grades by staying on a
path to hiring 100,000 high quality teachers nationwide. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $28.4 million on this
initiative in Wisconsin, versus $21.8 million last year.
Teaching to High Standards A new initiative to recruit, train and
reward good teachers, the Teaching to High Standards Initiative will
give grants to states and districts to fund high-quality,
standards-based professional development for teachers. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $11.9 million on this
initiative in Wisconsin.
21st Century Community Learning Centers: 21st Century Community
Learning Centers are designed to ensure that every child in every
failing school can have a safe place to learn during the after-school
and summertime hours. Funding will be targeted to those children most in
need of academic assistance as part of a comprehensive approach to help
low-achieving students meet high academic standards. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $8.8 million on this
initiative in Wisconsin.
Child Care: The President's budget expands the Child Care and
Development Block Grant to help working families struggling to afford
child care. These new funds, combined with the child care funds
provided in welfare reform, will enable the program to serve over 2.2
million children nationwide in FY2001, an increase of nearly one million
kids since 1997. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $29.5 million on this initiative in Wisconsin, an increase of
$12.1 million over last year.
Mental Health Block Grant: According to the December 1999 Surgeon
General's Report on Mental Health, one in five Americans is living with
a mental health disorder. To help meet this need, the Mental Health
Block Grant provides support to community-based care for the severely
mentally ill. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $6.6 million on this initiative in Wisconsin, an increase of
$928,142 over last year.
Federal Land Acquisition: Land acquisitions, part of the
Administration's historic Lands Legacy initiative, help the American
people acquire and protect natural and historic sites around the country
and off our coast. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes
to invest $800,000 on this initiative in Wisconsin.
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund: This fund, administered by EPA,
capitalizes grants to states, which in turn provide low interest loans
to public water systems for infrastructural improvements. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $10.5 million on this
initiative in Wisconsin, an increase of $66,000 over last year.
Weatherization: In its more than 20 years of existence, the
Weatherization Assistance Program has weatherized five million American
households. For FY2001, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $5.8 million on the program in Wisconsin, versus $5.1 million
spent last year.
STATE BY STATE ANALYSIS OF KEY CLINTON-GORE
2001 INITIATIVES
WYOMING
January 31, 2000
Wyoming will benefit from many of the initiatives announced by President
Clinton in his State of the Union Address. Key initiatives include:
Head Start: The President's budget increases funding for Head Start
by $1 billion - the largest funding increase ever proposed for the
program - to provide early learning services to approximately 950,000
children. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest
$9.3 million on this initiative in Wyoming, an increase of $1.1 million
over last year.
Class Size: The President's class size reduction initiative continues
his commitment to reduce class size in the early grades by staying on a
path to hiring 100,000 high quality teachers nationwide. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $8.1 million on this
initiative in Wyoming, versus $6.1 million last year.
Teaching to High Standards A new initiative to recruit, train and
reward good teachers, the Teaching to High Standards Initiative will
give grants to states and districts to fund high-quality,
standards-based professional development for teachers. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $3.4 million on this
initiative in Wyoming.
21st Century Community Learning Centers: 21st Century Community
Learning Centers are designed to ensure that every child in every
failing school can have a safe place to learn during the after-school
and summertime hours. Funding will be targeted to those children most in
need of academic assistance as part of a comprehensive approach to help
low-achieving students meet high academic standards. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $1.3 million on this
initiative in Wyoming.
Child Care: The President's budget expands the Child Care and
Development Block Grant to help working families struggling to afford
child care. These new funds, combined with the child care funds
provided in welfare reform, will enable the program to serve over 2.2
million children nationwide in FY2001, an increase of nearly one million
kids since 1997. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $3.4 million on this initiative in Wyoming, an increase of $1.4
million over last year.
Mental Health Block Grant: According to the December 1999 Surgeon
General's Report on Mental Health, one in five Americans is living with
a mental health disorder. To help meet this need, the Mental Health
Block Grant provides support to community-based care for the severely
mentally ill. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $469,625 on this initiative in Wyoming, an increase of $59,717
over last year.
Federal Land Acquisition: Land acquisitions, part of the
Administration's historic Lands Legacy initiative, help the American
people acquire and protect natural and historic sites around the country
and off our coast. This year, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes
to invest $10.3 million on this initiative in Wyoming.
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund: This fund, administered by EPA,
capitalizes grants to states, which in turn provide low interest loans
to public water systems for infrastructural improvements. This year, the
Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to invest $7.8 million on this
initiative in Wyoming, an increase of $49,300 over last year.
Weatherization: In its more than 20 years of existence, the
Weatherization Assistance Program has weatherized five million American
households. For FY2001, the Clinton-Gore Administration proposes to
invest $798,397 on the program in Wyoming, versus $698,399 spent last
year.