Circuit Breakers Updated Form Alert

Dear ASE Members:
ASE has been informed by DOE regarding Circuit Breaker’s second claim form, being developed. It is our understanding from Jay Sullivan (DOE) of the following:

1. Updated Form (2nd) for CB ready for training within a few weeks 
2. Anticipated training schedule (for the updated 2nd form) is week of April 26-4/30 and possible additional day week of May 3rd
3. Posting on DOE website once the update file (form) is workable
4. Expectation by DOE is once the files are released, districts are expected to upload corrected files back to DOE by May 20th
5. Third quarter payments to follow after DOE has recalculated the adjusted claims
6. The update form is the 2nd claim for CB; due to reimbursement costs in the same year that they occur, data throughout the year is needed
7. Both payments that districts have received have been based on initial claims
8. There will be another claim in June and the final payment will cover that

*** DOE encourages all of ASE members and the staff filling out the claim form to attend the trainings.

ASE’s goal is to work with DOE to insure that the IEP format and the claiming forms work well together and are efficient. 

***ASE encourages you to e-mail questions and concerns about reporting and reimbursement forms for Circuit Breaker to ASE (contactasema@mindspring.com) by Friday April 2nd.

Best Regards,
Carla Jentz, Executive Director