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Ralston officials: $2.7 million in grants support instruction, but federal policy shifts could reduce funding
Summary
District staff told the board federal grants total about $2.7 million (roughly 5% of the operating budget) and support Title I reading specialists, IDEA personnel, preschool services and CTE programs. Administrators warned that SNAP eligibility changes and other federal policy shifts could lower poverty measures and reduce Title allocations next
District staff reported to trustees that grants awarded to Ralston total roughly $2.7 million and represent about 5% of the district’s operating budget. The funds support core instructional services, including Title I reading specialists, Title IV instructional supports, IDEA special‑education staffing, preschool early‑learning services and Perkins career‑technical education programs.
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