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Worcester schools warn $1.6 million in federal ESSA grants may be delayed, threatening after-school and summer programs
Summary
Superintendent and finance staff told the Board of Education that the U.S. Department of Education is reviewing FY2025 ESSA program awards; worst-case impact shown at $1,615,610 and broader restricted-budget risk of about $2 million was discussed.
WORCESTER COUNTY, Md. — Worcester County Public Schools officials told the Board of Education on July 14 that a federal review of Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESSA) program awards could withhold roughly $1.6 million in planned federal grant funding for FY2026, putting after-school and summer programs at risk. The superintendent’s executive team gave the board a spreadsheet showing an estimated potential shortfall of $1,615,610 if Title II, Title III, Title IV and other ESSA funds are not released; Title IV-B after-school and summer…
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