COLUMBIA — Columbia Public Schools will receive nearly $15,000 in federal stimulus money to better serve homeless students in addition to the other funds granted earlier this year. The district was notified last week and, as of Friday, had yet to receive guidance from the state on how that money can be used, said Sally Beth Lyon, chief academic officer.
Columbia schools to receive money to help homeless children
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 | 12:01 a.m. CDT
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