RI gets $5 million federal grant for school infrastructure

January 25, 2024 1:24 pm

Christopher Boardman,

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee speaks on chronic absenteeism in schools, Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023. (WLNE)

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Rhode Island a $5 million grant to support school infrastructure.

Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) announced the grant Thursday, which will go toward creating modern learning environments in schools.

“Modern and sustainable school facilities are critical in ensuring our students are able to learn year-round and be present in the classroom,” said Governor McKee.

The funding is expected to be put toward facility needs assessments in high need local education agencies, new staff and improving public school data infrastructure.

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