Magnet Schools Assistance

Objective

To provide grants to eligible local educational agencies (LEAs) to establish and operate magnet schools that are operated under court-ordered, agency-ordered, or federally approved voluntary desegregation plans. Magnet programs aim to eliminate, reduce, or prevent minority-group isolation in elementary and secondary schools while strengthening students' academic achievement.

Who Can Apply

• Federal

LEAs that are implementing court-ordered, agency-ordered or federally approved voluntary desegregation plans that include magnet schools are eligible to apply.

Who Benefits

• Local
• School
• Education (0-8)
• Education (9-12)

LEAs and participating students will benefit.

Assistance Types

• Project Grants

Program Contact

gillian.cohen-boyer@ed.gov
2024011259