Governor Steve Beshear's Communications Office
Statement by Gov. Beshear on Federal Education Funds

Press Release Date:  Monday, September 13, 2010  
Contact Information:  Kerri Richardson
Jill Midkiff
502-564-2611
 


FRANKFORT, Ky.-- “We are pleased by the quick response to our application for $134.9 million to support education jobs.  These funds will be distributed through our SEEK formula to support classrooms across our state, and they come at a time when many school districts are faced with stagnant local funds that are not keeping up with expenses.  The funds are unexpected, and are one-time in nature, but will help school districts get through a tough year.  I strongly encourage our schools to be prudent with these funds, as they will not be available next fiscal year.”