The U.S. Department of Education has awarded $2,128,000 to Brockton Public Schools in Massachusetts for a 1:1 student laptop initiative. The grant, recorded on the federal spending website USAspending.gov under award ID S215K260051, covers a performance period from June 1, 2026, to June 1, 2029.
The project is titled "BROCKTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS 1:1 STUDENT LAPTOP INITIATIVE FOR EQUITABLE ACCESS AND LEARNING." It is classified as a federal project grant (type b). The award was issued directly to the school district.
Brockton Public Schools serves about 17,000 students, according to state enrollment data. The district has faced budget pressures in recent years, including a $14 million deficit that led to staff cuts in 2024. This federal grant provides a targeted funding stream for technology that is not tied to the district's operating budget.