The Children’s Services Council of Leon County has approved a $2.1M emergency funding request submitted by the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Big Bend, in partnership with Leon County Schools.
- The money will help the district while they wait for federal 21st Century Community Learning Centers funding.
- The money will come from funds within CSC Leon’s current budget and will be used to maintain after-school programs at Title l schools until federal funding is restored.
- Watch the video to hear from both Leon County Schools and CSC Leon on why it was so important to make sure students weren’t impacted as funds are being reviewed.
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:
Leon County Schools are already feeling the impact of federal funding cuts, but help could be on the way.
The Children’s Services Council of Leon County initially approved a $2.1 million proposal that will go to the Boys and Girls Club of the Big Bend to provide after-school programs to Leon County school children…