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ELC seeks renovation funding for Charles W. McDowell Center for the Blind in Louisville
Summary
Education and Labor Cabinet officials told the House budget subcommittee Jan. 20 they are requesting capital funds to renovate the Charles W. McDowell Center for the Blind, which Jake Fouts confirmed is located in Louisville; prior federal funds were used to expand services.
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Officials from the Education and Labor Cabinet briefed the House Budget Review Subcommittee on Primary and Secondary Education and Workforce Development on Jan. 20 about capital project requests, including a request to renovate the Charles W. McDowell Center for the Blind.
Jake Fouts, assistant director in the ELC’s Division of Fiscal Management, said the Charles W. McDowell Center for the Blind "is located in Louisville," and that the cabinet is seeking funding for renovation. In response to Representative Scott Lewis, Mr. Fouts said previous federal funding for the facility had been prioritized to assist with an increase in services.
Cali Arnold, executive director of the ELC’s Office of Legislative Services, joined the update. Committee members did not vote on the capital requests during the meeting, and the subcommittee did not approve minutes because a quorum was not present. The meeting adjourned at 10:15 a.m.
