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Commission accepts $286,180.69 in education funds for youth detention through Birmingham Schools pass-through
Summary
The commission unanimously approved a resolution to accept $286,180.69 in Education Trust Fund dollars, routed through Birmingham City Schools, to support education services for youth in the county's detention facility.
Jefferson County commissioners approved a resolution to accept $286,180.69 in state education funds to support educational services in the county's youth detention facility. The funding will come to the county via Birmingham City Schools acting as the pass-through agent for the Alabama State Department of Education.
Monique, a youth detention official who presented the item, told commissioners the funds are Education Trust Fund dollars intended to support education programming so students can earn credits and stay on track for graduation. The resolution was moved and seconded and approved by voice vote during the youth detention portion of the agenda.
The transcript records the exact funding amount, $286,180.69. The presenter and commissioners thanked staff for their work but did not provide further detail at the meeting on how the funds will be allocated across staff, curriculum, transportation, or materials. No contract number or implementation timetable was provided on the record.
The resolution authorizes the acceptance of the award and the county's use of the funds for educational services in the detention facility. The commission recorded the item as moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.
