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8(g) Superior Textbooks

The 8(g) Superior Textbooks Program will not be funded for 2010-2011.

The purpose of this program is to ensure the purchase of superior textbooks, library books, and/or reference materials for approved public and nonpublic schools.The 8(g) funds can be used for the purchase of not only textbooks, reference materials and/or instructional materials approved by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education through the adoption process, but also textbooks, library books, and/or reference materials that are not on the State-adopted list. However, the materials purchased are required to meet the needs of existing as well as new and innovative educational programs for the disabled, gifted/talented, special needs students, and remaining population of students.

Complete Program Information

The link below contains the Guidelines for Submission of Proposals for 8(g) Funds for the Purchase of Superior Textbooks, Library Books, and/or Reference Materials. Included is information regarding the program purpose and objective, program design, nonpublic school eligibility requirements, project types, allowable and unallowable expenditures, reimbursement procedures, the Proposal Package and required forms.

2009-2010 8(g) Superior Textbooks Proposal Guidelines PDF

Acceptance of Proposals for FY2009-2010
A complete Proposal Package for funds must include the following:

Proposal Cover Sheet
Compliance Form and Needs Assessment
Assurances
Budget Summary Form
Budget Detail Form

All signatures shall be in blue ink. Submit the original and one copy.

In order to ensure the accuracy of the allocations, proposals will only be accepted between August 25 and September 25, 2009. Early submissions and incomplete Proposal Packages will be returned without review.

2009-10 8(g) Proposal Package - Required Forms DOC