$830 million for Texas schools caught in political stalemate
03:21 PM CDT on Friday, September 3, 2010
Texas schools are unlikely to receive an extra $830 million in federal funding this year because of a political stalemate between Rick Perryand a Democratic congressman who wants the governor to limit what the money can be used for.
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In a letter to school administrators Thursday, Perry said the state will apply for the money. If the application is turned down, as expected, the governor said he would ask the Obama administration to set the money aside so the Legislature can consider making the necessary assurances when it convenes in January.
The application deadline is Sept. 9.