Schools to get $250 million in stimulus

SANTA FE (KRQE) - Gov. Bill Richardson and Secretary of Education Veronica Garcia announced Monday that New Mexico Schools will get over $250 million from federal stimulus funds.

Much of the money will fund general operations for the 2009-2010 school year.

The money will also help fund special education programs that serve disadvantaged and homeless children.

Grants for school lunch equipment will also benefit from the stimulus.