Press Release
CONGRESSMAN HENRY CUELLAR ANNOUNCES $198,604 FOR MISSION SCHOOLS
Washington,
June 13, 2007
Today, Rep. Henry Cuellar announced that the Mission Consolidated Independent School District (CISD) has been selected to receive a $198,604 grant. The grant from the Department of Education will be used for school-based student drug-testing programs. An official check presentation will take place in early August. “I congratulate Superintendent Oscar Rodriguez and Mission CISD educators on the receipt of this grant. I commend their hard work and dedication to the students,” said Cuellar. The Grants for School-Based Student Drug-Testing program provides local schools and educational agencies with funds to develop, implement and expand mandatory, random student drug-testing (RSDT). RSDT programs can be used to target students in school athletic programs, other extracurricular groups or used in a voluntary program. “Providing our schools with federal resources like this one increases the safety and security of our kids. The students of Mission can be more productive and receive a better education when they are in positive environments. Bringing federal funding to our local schools is a priority for my staff and I,” said Cuellar. The Mission Consolidated ISD was required to identify a target population, provide a comprehensive plan for the funds and ensure the confidentiality of drug-testing results in order to qualify for the grant. The funds, which are anticipated to be allocated for the next three years, are designated to be used between July 1, 2007 and June 30, 2008. “Through my own experience, I have realized how crucial a quality education is to being successful later in life. As a father and a Member of Congress, helping to provide the best possible resources to our children is a cause very close to my heart and a responsibility I take very seriously,” said Congressman Cuellar. |