Cook Celebrates Grant Money Going to Local School District

April 30, 2025

HARRISBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) today announced the California Area School District in Washington County is getting $75,000 from the PAsmart Advancing Grants for Career and Technical Education (CTE).

The grants expand access to computer science and science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education for learners across the Commonwealth.

“I am thrilled the California Area School District was selected to receive one of these grants,” Cook said. “STEM applies to so many careers, and by investing in learning through STEM, we are making an investment in the future of our children.”

Cook pointed out that the California Area School District was one of 55 schools across the state to receive one of the grants.

“Investing in education in the 50th District promotes growth in our area,” Cook said. “Investing in the future of our children has been important to me and I’m glad to see this.”

Representative Bud Cook
50th Legislative District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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