Federal grants help programs but come with strict rules, district says

Aug 17, 2026

The district described major federal funding streams (Title I, Title II, Title III, IDEA, Perkins, child nutrition), but emphasized these funds are restricted and intended to supplement, not replace, general-fund services.

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"Our federal funding is probably our most restricted funding that we have," Ashley Amy said, outlining Title I (high-poverty supports), Title II (professional development), Title III (ELL supports), IDEA (special education) and Perkins (career/technical education) as distinct pots with specific allowable uses.

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