COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
P. O. BOX 2120
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 23218-2120
SUPTS. MEMO. NO. 74
December 6, 1996

ADMINISTRATIVE

TO: Division Superintendents
FROM:
 		 Richard T. La Pointe
Superintendent of Public Instruction
SUBJECT:
 		 Preliminary FY 1997 School Division Allocations Safe 
and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1994

  
  Enclosed you will find the preliminary FY 1997 allocation
  tables for local school divisions.  These preliminary
  figures are being provided to assist with planning for the
  1997-98 school year.  Tentative allocations for Virginia are
  as follows:

        Governor's Share (20%)                    1,912,004
        Virginia Department of Education(80%)     7,648,015
        Total Virginia Allotment                 $9,650,019


        Virginia Department of Education Programs and
        Administration                              688,322
        School Divisions (70% Entitlement)        4,871,785
        School Divisions (30% Greatest Need)      2,087,908

  Total to Virginia Department of Education      $7,648,015

  The enclosed tables provide estimates of school division
  allocations under SDFSCA State Grants at the level
  appropriated by Congress. According to guidance received
  from the U.S. Department of Education, there is a
  possibility that the amounts may be revised if updated
  population data from the Census bureau becomes available in
  1997. Final notification of allocations will be made to
  school divisions in the spring of 1997 after the amounts
  have been confirmed by the U.S. Department of Education.  

  If you have questions, please contact Arlene D. Cundiff in
  the Office of Compensatory Programs at (804) 225-2871.

  RTL/saj

  Enclosure:   A hard copy of this memo and its enclosure
               will be sent to the superintendent's office.

  cc:  SDFSCA School Division Contact Persons