Rep. McNally Announces $744,464.51 for United Local Schools

COLUMBUS - State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) announced $744,464.51 in state funding for United Local Schools as part of the Ohio Career Technical Education Equipment Grant.

"I'm very happy for our students at United Local Schools and the increased learning opportunities available to them as a result of this funding," said Rep. McNally. "Our kids deserve public money in public schools and the best equipment we have to offer so they can be exposed to and prepared for the world."

The Ohio Career Technical Education Equipment Grant Program is a competitive financial grant system that seeks to expand Career-Technical Education (CTE) programs in Ohio schools and to better prepare students for careers upon graduation. Priority is set for careers found on Ohio's Top Jobs List and credentialing from the Governor's Office of Workforce Transformation Innovative Workforce Incentive Program list. Funds from the grants will establish or expand upon CTE programs and equipment in schools across the state.

This second funding announcement includes 34 schools and builds upon the first funding announcement in March that included 56 schools receiving $67.7 million. The first round of awardees from Ohio's 59th district included West Branch Local Schools ($832,470.43) and Columbiana County ($1,456,453). Funding for this grant program was included in the 2024-2025 state operating budget.