Monday, January 11, 2010
House Approves Bill Seeking School Funding
KENTUCKY....
On Monday, House lawmakers approved, by 96-0, House Bill 176. The legislation is intended to strengthen Kentucky's application for up to $200 million in federal school improvement money. The measure needs to be approved by the Senate and signed by the governor by Friday in order to meet the January 19th deadline for applying for the "Race to the Top" funding. The money, part of last year's federal stimulus package, is intended to improve low-performing schools. If approved, House Bill 176 would give state officials several new options to deal with persistently low-achieving schools.
On Monday, House lawmakers approved, by 96-0, House Bill 176. The legislation is intended to strengthen Kentucky's application for up to $200 million in federal school improvement money. The measure needs to be approved by the Senate and signed by the governor by Friday in order to meet the January 19th deadline for applying for the "Race to the Top" funding. The money, part of last year's federal stimulus package, is intended to improve low-performing schools. If approved, House Bill 176 would give state officials several new options to deal with persistently low-achieving schools.
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