Oklahoma school districts report unusual delay in receiving federal money
OKLAHOMA CITY — Millions in federal funds are yet to be paid to Oklahoma school districts, who complained the state Department of Education has had significant delays in processing their claims.
Midwest City-Del City Public Schools typically has its federal spending plans approved by the state by the end of September, Superintendent Rick Cobb said.
It’s usually a quick process after that to receive federal reimbursements, which support employee salaries, teacher training and extra resources for students.
“We typically have a plan in place and have a plan approved, and we are ready to spend that money,” Cobb said. “… And now here we are in December, and we haven’t received any of those reimbursements. For a district like Mid-Del, that means that we are waiting on millions and millions of dollars.”
Read more: https://oklahomavoice.com/2023/12/15/oklahoma-school-districts-report-unusual-delay-in-receiving-federal-money/
And wouldn't you know, there is a Republican to blame for the problem...
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