Gillibrand Announces Federal Funding At Proctor High School [VIDEO]

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand visited Proctor High School in Utica on Monday to announce that $1.65 billion in federal aid is now available to schools for physical education and fitness programs.

The funding is part of Gillibrand's FIT Kids Act that was included in the national education bill recently signed by President Obama.

Gillibrand says it will give schools in New York a pool of funding to pay for critically important physical education programs.  She says $125 million will be available to New York schools.

“I’m pleased to announce that New York schools now have access this federal grant funding to expand and improve physical education and fitness programs so our kids can learn about and lead healthy lifestyles.” said Senator Gillibrand, “We have to make our children’s health a priority, and that means investing in physical education programs that will boost their fitness and help them thrive in class.