Published on October 2nd, 2021 📆 | 4682 Views ⚑
0Two Lawrence Co. school districts receive technology grants
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Students in two Lawrence County school districts will have more access to technology so they don't fall behind.
The $383,660 grant is part of a package of $20 million in funding to school districts in Pennsylvania under the Emergency Connectivity Fund, a temporary fund created through the American Rescue Plan.
The grant will be split between two districts with New Castle Area Schools receiving $273,880 and the Laurel School District getting $109,780.
New Castle's grant includes $219,880 for technology equipment and $54,000 for internet services.
Laurel Schools will receive $104,200 in technology equipment and $5,580 for internet services.
State Rep. Chris Sainato says the money will help bridge the digital divide by ensuring that household income doesn't stand in the way of students' connectivity.
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