SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Governor Rick Perry says $3 million more will be available to reimburse teachers who use their own money to buy school supplies.
The 2003 Legislature earmarked $3 million for the program -- but that money quickly was exhausted. Perry says the additional money comes from federal funds.
He made the announcement today at a Texas Education Agency
regional office in San Antonio. TEA commissioner Shirley Neeley welcomed the financial help, saying it will boost the morale of teachers.
Texas school districts can apply for the grants, starting September first, with the money then trickling down to individual teachers.
Under the program, teachers can be reimbursed up to $200 by the state and as much as 200 dollars more from local government
sources.
Posted: 5:38 PM - Julie Luton of Bonham took home the top honor of the evening at the recent volunteer banquet hosted by the Fannin County Children’s Center. Luton was named the CASA Volunteer of the Year for her work in advocating for abused and neglected children in foster care. Read More
Posted: 05/22/13 - (Idabel, Okla.) – For anyone interested in learning more about building preservation, Idabel Main Street will host “Historic Building Maintenance,” a workshop on the care and maintenance of the historic district, June 25th, from 5:30pm – 7:00pm, at the Idabel Public Library. Read More
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