The Grayson County Technology Center has received a multi-million dollar allocation from the School Facilities Construction Commission, an independent agency that provides an equitable distribution of state funding for the construction and technology needs of Kentucky’s school districts.
With Kentucky House members prioritizing funding Kentucky classrooms at historic levels, officials said, the House and Senate versions of the state’s budget (HB1) allocates $10 million dollars in funding to Grayson County Schools for the Grayson Count Technology Center.
“Since being elected in 2019, I have advocated for vocational and technical education in the 18th District,” state Rep. Samara Heavrin said. “As a product of the Grayson County Technology Center myself, I know the impact and importance of this in our rural community. I am thrilled to see what this funding brings to Grayson County Schools.”
Heavrin, R-Leitchfield, credited the legislature for swiftly appropriating funds to aid the school district, noting vocational schools across the state play a major role in ensuring all Kentuckians have accessibility to fair and equal employment opportunities.
Most programs are either connected to or housed in area high schools or need repairs and renovations to be a safe and accessible environment.
The state spending plan includes funding for Local Area Vocational Education Centers (LAVEC) revitalization and renovation projects that did not receive funding from the grant program last year.
(Photo courtesy of Grayson Co. Schools)
By Ken Howlett, News Director
Contact Ken at ken@k105.com
