
McAuliffe awards $6 million in new school security equipment grants
Governor Terry McAuliffe awarded $6 million in School Security Equipment Grants to protect students and teachers in 104 school divisions.

Governor Terry McAuliffe awarded $6 million in School Security Equipment Grants to protect students and teachers in 104 school divisions.

Governor Terry McAuliffe comments on the announcement that 1,573 of Virginia’s 1,823 schools are fully accredited – a record high for his administration.

Five grants to local communities will ensure all children eligible for the Virginia Preschool Initiative are able to access programs.

A $935,000 grant from the USDA Food Nutrition Service will provide approximately 9,000 students and their families with increased food security.

The USDA will delay full implementation of the nutrition standards passed into law by the 2010 Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act.

A $1.1 million grant will back an effort to align student testing with the skills needed for success in the new Virginia economy.

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Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that Virginia will receive $17.5 million through the federal Preschool Expansion Grant.

Virginia received a $1 million grant from USA Funds to sponsor an initiative aimed at helping young adults in Virginia.

A $100,000 grant from the Dominion Foundation will provide, public middle schools across Virginia with updated educational materials.
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