The Brief
- Pinellas County Schools will now get nearly $9 million in federal grants that were suddenly frozen at the end of June.
- Pinellas County Schools released a statement, saying in part, “advocacy efforts from the community have been heard and PCS will now integrate these funds into the 2025-26 budget.”
- The grant funds are meant for K-12 programs like after-school care, teacher training and mental health support.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Pinellas County Schools will now get nearly $9 million in federal grants that were suddenly frozen at the end of June, according to a statement from officials with the district.
What they’re saying:
The Pinellas County school district released the following statement on Friday: …