The bill details the activities and funding associated with the Genocide Education Trust Fund for fiscal year 2025, as established by Chapter 98 of the Acts of 2021. It allocates $3 million to the Trust Fund, which is used to provide grants to 42 Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to enhance their genocide education programs. The report outlines the sources and amounts of funds received, expenditures made, and the number of schools benefiting from the funding, as well as projections for FY2026. The Trust Fund supports initiatives like the Genocide Education Grant, which aims to strengthen instruction on genocide history, with LEAs offering an average of 95.6 hours of related instruction.
In FY2025, a total of $1,343,089 was awarded to various educational institutions, with grant amounts ranging from $1,900 to $60,000 based on specific needs. The report highlights the successful implementation of these grants and anticipates continued efforts in genocide education for FY2026. The list of grant recipients includes a diverse range of schools and educational organizations, demonstrating a commitment to deepening students' understanding of genocide history. The bill underscores the importance of these educational opportunities in fostering awareness and understanding of critical historical events.