JCPS in running for $20 million grant

The Jefferson City Public School district is one of 61 finalists competing for a multi-million dollar Race to the Top grant, the U.S. Department of Education announced Monday.

If Jefferson City ultimately wins, it could mean almost $20 million distributed over four years. The district has an annual budget of about $80 million.

A final decision is expected to be announced by Dec. 31.