Congressman Andy Harris Announces Title I Educational Funds for Counties in Maryland’s First Congressional District

WASHINGTON, DC: Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) announced Fiscal Year 2019 Title I Part A educational grant funds to various counties in Maryland's First District for the 2019-2020 school year. These grants are allocated under the following four statutory formulas: basic grants, concentration grants, targeted grants, and education finance incentive grants. The counties and grant fund amounts are as follows:

• Baltimore County Public Schools: $29,038,881
• Carroll County Public Schools: $2,152,303
• Cecil County Public Schools: $3,560,056
• Dorchester County Public Schools: $2,369,035
• Harford County Public Schools: $6,002,823
• Kent County Public Schools: $757,544
• Queen Anne's County Public Schools: $932,846
• Somerset County Public Schools: $1,953,323
• Talbot County Public Schools: $1,098,215
• Wicomico County Public Schools: $6,297,707
• Worcester County Public Schools: $1,879,760

Rep. Harris made the following statement:

"These funds will help improve the educational experience of children in Maryland's First District. As a member of the Education Appropriations Subcommittee, I believe our children deserve a first class education, and Title I grants can be an important part of providing that education."."

The awards are subject to final allocation in the fall.

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