Teachers, Textbooks, & Tickets: How The Lottery Supports Education
🧑🏫 Teachers, 📚 Textbooks, & 🎟️Tickets
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Lottery & Education
State Lotteries across the country contribute billions of dollars to educational initiatives, benefiting hardworking educators who inspire and shape our children every day. These funds support the community by significantly enhancing educational infrastructure and fostering broad, transformative impacts on their outcomes.
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Extensive Funding
Since its inception in 1985, the California Lottery has contributed over $43.8 billion to public education.
Record Contributions
Between 2021-2022, a record $2.07 billion was raised for education, marking a significant milestone.
Widespread Impact
These funds supplement public education budgets, helping to attract quality teachers, buy state-of-the-art equipment, and maintain essential programs from K-12 to higher education.
Extensive Funding
Since 1997, the Texas Lottery has contributed $32.8 billion to the Foundation School Fund, which supports public education in Texas.
Veterans’ Support
Since 2009, the Texas Lottery has also contributed over $237 million to the Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veterans’ Assistance.
Ongoing Contributions
In 2023 alone, $2.131 billion was directed to education and $29.7 million to veterans’ programs, demonstrating a strong commitment to supporting these crucial areas.
Dual Enrollment Support
Arizona dedicates $325,000 to facilitate dual enrollment for Native American high school students in the state by allowing students to take college courses without tuition fees.
University Bond Fund
$37.8 million was allocated to the University Bond Fund, enhancing infrastructure and capital improvements at state universities.
Overall Impact
The combination of these initiatives supports substantial educational access and infrastructure development, demonstrating the state’s commitment to enhancing educational opportunities.
General Fund Support
The Delaware Lottery contributes its profits to the state’s General Fund, which in turn finances a wide array of state services including public and higher education.
Significant Contributions
Since 1975, the Delaware Lottery has transferred $6 billion to the General Fund to put towards support for vital educational services along with other state needs.
General Fund Allocation
A significant portion of Connecticut Lottery profits, including $105,882,165 in 2023, is directed towards education, museums, and libraries as part of the state’s General Fund.
Widespread Impact
These funds support various educational services, contributing to the state’s commitment to enhancing public and higher education across Connecticut.
Early Contributions
Initially, Montana Lottery revenue supported the Teachers’ Retirement Fund until 1989, showing early dedication to educational funding.
Current Allocations
$22.7 million of lottery revenue has been contributed to the state general fund, which supports various public services, including state education.
Specific Educational Support
$2 million is directly allocated to Montana’s STEM/Healthcare Scholarship Program, aiding students in STEM and healthcare fields at Montana University System campuses.
Broad Support
Each year, 53% of Oregon Lottery profits are allocated to school districts for school projects and infrastructure, as well as higher education scholarships and athletics.
Significant Impact
Since 1995, the Oregon Lottery has contributed over $9 billion to public education, supporting everything from kindergarten to public universities.
Scholarship Funding
The lottery also significantly funds academic scholarships, helping thousands of students pursue higher education within the state.
Educational Support
The Ohio Lottery dedicates 100% of its profits to funding K-12, vocational, and special education programs, significantly impacting educational opportunities statewide.
Substantial Contributions
Since its inception in 1974, the Ohio Lottery has infused over $31 billion into Ohio’s educational programs, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to supporting the state’s educational infrastructure.
