The program will launch in fall 2026.
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The Kentucky Department of Education is asking for public comment on the state's request to extend federal funding.
More than 350 schools were recognized nationwide.
Louisville Rep. Morgan McGarvey sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Education asking for grants, more funding, and other resources to address the shortage.
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The Biden-Harris administration's plan will provide $39 billion in relief to more than 800,000 loaners across the U.S., according to the U.S. Department of Education.
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The examination found 20 findings identified significant issues, including a $3.34 million in federal grant funs being at risk, along with $2.7 million withdrawn from internal endowed funds to "supplement cash balances, undocumented credit card transactions, wasteful spending on extravagant bonuses and benefits."
The "Upward Bound Math and Science" program is aimed at helping students discover career options in math and science fields.
Kentucky's Department of Education will decide how much money each district in the state will get.
The funding will be used to launch the Robotics and Additive Manufacturing Pathways to Success program.
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“In several areas we saw students coming in lower than 50 percent on proficiency or distinguished levels,” Kentucky Education Commissioner Jason Glass said during a virtual news conference. “Again, that’s disappointing but not unexpected as we have seen other states also already come forward with their data.”