Jackson Restores $2.5M for NC Schools: What It Means for WNC
By Marge | Published 2026-03-12T13:07:31.332Z
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Location: Asheville, NC, Western North Carolina, Avery County, Buncombe County, Henderson County, Madison County, Mitchell County, Swain County, Yancey County
Jeff Jackson secures $2.5M for NC schools, impacting Western NC! Learn how this funding restores vital programs for students in WNC.
Attorney General Jeff Jackson secured $2.5 million in restored federal education funds for North Carolina public schools, which will impact Western North Carolina (WNC) schools and students. The funds aim to provide support for the remainder of the school year.BackgroundThe restoration follows a lawsuit challenging the termination of nearly $50 million in Full-Service Community Schools (FSCS) grants. These grants were initially awarded in 2023 to serve schools across 18 districts, primarily in r
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