Fayette county public schools magnet schools assistance program grant

The Fayette County Board of Education was awarded a $6,118,827 Magnet Schools Assistance Program (CFDA 84.165) grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. The grant will fund the establishment, implementation, and expansion of specialized magnet school programs that promote voluntary desegregation and offer students diverse, high-quality academic opportunities. The project period runs from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025. As a public school district serving approximately 41,500 students, Fayette County will use the MSAP grant to create innovative educational programs that reduce minority group isolation and provide specialized curriculum in areas like STEM, career exploration, personalized learning, and arts integration. The grant supports Fayette County's commitment to developing safe, inclusive, and innovative educational environments that address the academic, social, emotional, and safety needs of students and the broader community.