The federal money is split between two programs  aimed at improving education achievement for disadvantaged students. Title 1, Part A funds are directed at schools serving poor kids, while IDEA grants are directed at programs for students with disabilities.

(Photo courtesy of Bryn Mawr Community School.)

The proposed disbursements for local school districts are spread out over three categories: Title 1-A funding, intended to provide support for low-income and disadvantaged students, will be increased by $11 billion over the next two years; funding for the Individuals with Educational Disabilities Act will be bolstered by $13 billion, and construction programs will receive a $14 billion boost.

What would this mean for local school districts in Minnesota? An analysis put together by the House’s Committee on Education and Labor provides estimates of the projected infusion of dollars for all school districts across the country. The Minneapolis Public Schools system is expected to receive the largest bump in funding at nearly $65 million, followed by St. Paul Public Schools with just over $55 million. Anoka-Hennepin, the state’s largest school district, is slated to receive roughly $17 million.

At the low end of the funding spectrum? The Franconia School District, which includes just one school, can expect to pocket just $8,100. Which would buy them a smoking “65 plasma TV (with change to spare).