releases: https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/jackson-state-university-awarded-us-department-education-grant-rehabilitation
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| https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases/jackson-state-university-awarded-us-department-education-grant-rehabilitation | JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY AWARDED U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION GRANT FOR REHABILITATION LONG-TERM TRAINING PROGRAM | 2025-09-29 | 2025 | 2025-09 | Democrat | House | MS | Bennie G. Thompson | T000193 | benniethompson.house.gov | benniethompson | https://benniethompson.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | BOLTON, MS – Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) is pleased to announce that Jackson State University has been selected to receive funding from the U.S. Department of Education under the Rehabilitation Long-Term Training – Rehabilitation of the Blind Program (84.129P). The university will receive $175,000.00 for the first budget period (October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026), with an anticipated total of five years of support. This funding will provide long-term training for rehabilitation counselors who specialize in delivering vocational rehabilitation services to individuals who are blind. “This investment in Jackson State University highlights the importance of preparing skilled professionals to assist individuals who are blind in reaching their full potential and achieving independence,” said Congressman Thompson. “I am proud to see JSU continue its leadership in advancing opportunities for students while serving the broader community.” | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |