New York Approves $39 Million In ‘Smart School’ Funding

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Gov. Andrew Cuomo says 30 schools investment plans totaling $39 million have been approved under the $2 billion Smart Schools Bond Act approved by voters in 2014.

The money will go to several new projects that include $9.3 million for buying classroom technology, $21.4 million for internet connectivity, and $7.9 million for high-tech security.

The state budget director, chancellor of the State University of New York, and the state education commissioner approved the projects during a meeting Thursday.

[STORY BY: THE ASSOCIATED PRESS]