Grants and Other Financial Assistance Programs: FY2009
Fund Code: 790-B
Alternative Education - Competitive Grant
| FUNDS ALLOCATED: | $ 195,000 (State) |
| FUNDS REQUESTED: | $2,329,900 |
| PURPOSE: The purpose of this state grant program is to help school districts establish or significantly expand middle school and high school level district and inter-district Alternative Education programs that serve students who are suspended or expelled from school and/or are at-risk of educational failure due to truancy or dropping out of school. |
| NUMBER OF PROPOSALS RECEIVED: | 32 |
| NUMBER OF PROPOSALS RECOMMENDED: | 4 |
| NUMBER OF PROPOSALS NOT RECOMMENDED: | 28 |
| RESULT OF FUNDING: Funding will support the creation or significant enhancement of Alternative Education programs for at-risk students in three (3) districts. Approximately 150 students from the three districts will benefit from the grant funding for Alternative Education. Funds will be used for program coordinators, teachers, support staff, consultants, and supplies. Grant awards range from $35,000 to $70,000. |
| RECIPIENT |
AMOUNT |
| Boston Day and Evening Academy | $35,000 |
| Fall River Public Schools | 45,000 |
| Lawrence Public Schools | 45,000 |
| Methuen Public Schools | 70,000 |
| TOTAL STATE FUNDS | $195,000 |
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