Reauthorization likely stalled
TEA 21 Reauthorization Update: Congressional leadership and the White House could not come to agreement on a reauthorization funding level, but House and Senate leaders intend now to go to conference anyway - which means the Democrats, concerned that any conference could result in lower reauthorization funding levels, may try in the Senate to prevent the conference from proceeding. If agreement cannot be reached, the possibility for a long-term bill anytime soon will fade rapidly. Watch for an 18 month or so extension of TEA-21.