RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA – After announcing FAST NC, or Florence Aid to Students and Teachers of North Carolina, the State Board of Education is putting the wheels in motion for monetary distribution.
- So far, about $50,000 is in the fund
- By the end of this week, the board is expecting to have the application process available so districts can request money for new school supplies, textbooks, and equipment
- Also, the board voted to waive the mid-year reading assessment for grades 1-3 in areas impacted by Florence
So far, about $50,000 is in the fund and donations continue to pour in.
By the end of this week, the board is expecting to have the application process available so districts can request money for new school supplies, textbooks and equipment.
Also, the board voted to waive the mid-year reading assessment for grades 1-3 in areas impacted by Florence.
All in all, Florence is estimated to have caused more than $30 million in damage to NC schools.