Things To Know About...

THE LOTTERY

QUESTION: How much money comes from the Lottery?
ANSWER: In 2008/09, $1.6 billion was appropriated statewide through the Education Enhancement “Lottery” Trust Fund - $734 million for public education (includes funds for School Recognition and Discretionary, Fixed Capital Outlay, Class Size Reduction, Excellent Teaching Program and Workforce Education), $130 million for community colleges, $229 million for universities and $475 million for student financial aid.

QUESTION: Aren’t all Lottery funds used for education?
ANSWER: Of the $1.6 billion in 2008/09 Lottery Trust Funds, School Recognition and Discretionary funding was 13.87% of the total, Fixed Capacity Outlay 20.53%, Class Size Reduction 11.79%, the Excellent Teaching Program 0.19%, Workforce Education 0.46%, Community Colleges 8.29%, Universities 14.57% and Student Financial Aid 30.30%.