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Superintendent outlines local impact of federal funding pause, ESY staffing and back-to-school preparations
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Swift told the board that a federal pause of several education grants may remove about $468,151 in Title-program funding from the district, and he detailed ESY participation, staffing and other back-to-school preparations.
Superintendent Dr. Swift told the board that a recent federal decision to hold several education grants could affect Lawrence Public Schools’ budget and programs. Citing district finance staff, Dr. Swift said the local impact of the pause on federal Title funds would total $468,151 for the district, with the following program amounts identified: Title II (teacher and leader support) $309,000; Title III (English Learner instruction) $63,185; and Title IV (student success activities) $95,656. Dr. Swift said the district had learned that Title VI funding was awarded, providing “a sliver of good news” amid the broader freeze.
Dr. Swift warned the board that the pause in federal funding…
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