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SUPTS. MEMO. NO. 11
March 13, 1998 |
| TO: | Division Superintendents |
| FROM: | Jo Lynn Demary
Assistant Superintendent for Instruction |
| SUBJECT: | Preliminary FY 1998 School Division Allocations Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1994 |
Enclosed you will find the preliminary FY 1998 allocation tables for local school divisions. These preliminary figures are provided to assist with planning for the 1998-99 school year. Tentative allocations for the Commonwealth of Virginia are as follows: Governor's Share (20%) $1,939,234 Virginia Department of Education (80%) $7,756,936 Total Virginia Allotment $9,696,170 Virginia Department of Education: Programs & Administration $ 698,124 School Divisions (70% - Entitlement) $4,941,168 School Divisions (30% - Greatest Need) $2,117,644 Total to Virginia Department of Education $7,756,936 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. Final notification of allocations will be made to school divisions 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. JLD/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