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Friday, July 31, 2009

House, Senate Eliminate Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Program

The House voted to eliminate the State Grants portion of the Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities (SDFSC) program on July 24th, and included $195 million for the national programs portion, an increase of $54.7 million from the FY 2009 level.
On Thursday, July 30th the Senate Appropriations committee also voted to eliminate the State Grants portion of the SDFSC program, and recommended $224.9 million for the national programs portion, an increase of $84.6 million. The Full Senate has not yet voted to pass this legislation.

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