Lompoc Unified School District has received a nearly $5 million Community Schools Implementation Grant award by the California Department of Education to address barriers to learning at four specific campuses
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Gov. Gavin Newsom launched the community school initiative with $4.1 billion in grants to connect students and their families to medical care, counseling and other services.
Since 2021, districts have been applying for the California Community Schools Partnership Program grant, which focuses on utilizing community resources to improve student outcomes. Community schools have an enhanced focus on community engagement and development, health and social services and academics. In 2022, the California legislature expanded the program by increasing funds and guaranteeing the program runs until 2031.