$2.5M federal funding secured for public schools, Jeff Jackson says

NORTH CAROLINA, USA — North Carolina public schools will see $2.5 million in federal education grants, Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced. 

The funding comes from the Full-Service Community Schools (FSCS) program by the U.S. Department of Education. The money will support schools through the rest of the 2025-26 school year. 

“This is a good outcome for our students — but not the final step in our fight,” Jackson said. “Schools and students will continue to get much-needed funding they were promised for the time being while we continue this case.”

This grants comes after Jackson sued the Department of Education for terminating $50 million in grants that supported students in rural and low-income communities, many impacted by Helene. 

While this lawsuit is ongoing, the Department of Education is allowing grantees to use previously awarded funding until June 30, the attorney general said. 

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