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As budget crisis crippled schools, $71 million stimulus sat unused
- 07-23-2010
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By Corey G. Johnson/California Watch
For nearly a year, California schools have missed out on the opportunity to use tens of millions of dollars in federal stimulus dollars as lawmakers and state officials debate how to spend it. The debate over education technology funds has kept the money in state bank accounts, unable to help thousands of K-to-12 schools it was intended for. California Watch learned of the delays yesterday through interviews and documents. About half of the funds – $34 million – were set aside for 1,063 local education agencies. (more...)
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