Must LEAs expend funds freed up in 2009-2010 through the 50% rule in the same year?
Yes. Local funds freed up in 2009-2010 using the 50% rule must be expended in fiscal year 2009-2010. LEAs will not be able to reduce MOE in 2008-2009 or 2010-2011 based on the increase in the IDEA award for fiscal year 2009-2010.
