DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — DeKalb County School District is among other Georgia school districts that will receive additional funds to support mental health and students in poverty.
According to the Georgia Department of Education, the districts will have access to $15,275,991 to support economically disadvantaged students and $19.6 million to strengthen student mental health services and supports.
The General Assembly defines economically disadvantaged students as those who are eligible to participate in the Free and Reduced-Price Lunch program through SNAP/TANF Direct Certification…