Valley school districts to receive over $161 million in federal funds
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
More than $161 million in federal funds will be allocated to school districts in South Texas as part of Title I funding for fiscal year 2026, announced Congressman Vicente Gonzalez. A total of $161,327,669 will be distributed among 26 school districts in Texas's 34th Congressional District. Title I aims to enhance educational opportunities for students in economically disadvantaged communities. Funds can be used for hiring and training teachers, purchasing educational materials, and strengthening family engagement programs. Major recipients include Brownsville ISD with approximately $29.9 million and Edinburg CISD with $24.2 million. Gonzalez emphasized the need for resources to support student success.
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