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Florida

Miami-Dade County Public Schools

The Miami-Dade County Public Schools district encompasses the cities of Miami and Miami Beach and other communities within Dade County. The district?s student population is 352,000, making it the nation?s fourth largest school district. It is predominantly urban, and 65 percent of the total student population and 75 percent of the elementary student population is eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. An Empowerment Zone is located within the district.

The district has $24.5 million in QZAB bonding authority. Renovations using QZAB funds will concentrate on schools in the Empowerment Zone, particularly schools with high degrees of community support. A total of 20 schools will benefit from QZAB funds. Eight schools will receive capital upgrades. Twenty schools will receive technology upgrades, which will include upgraded wiring, computers, and software, as well as teacher training. The total monetary amount for technology is $10.8 million, and a total of 40 schools will be targeted.

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