La. Dept. Of Education Awards $40M In Grants

Dozens of Louisiana school districts will soon receive money and other assistance from the Louisiana Department of Education.

The agency announced Thursday that it's awarding $40 million in grants from the Reimagine School Systems program.

So far, the department has approved 36 applications from 31 Louisiana school systems, including those in Bossier, Claiborne, and DeSoto.

Schools benefiting from the grants will also receive technical assistance and support.