Getting Answers: How do area schools use lottery funds?

By Shawnte Passmore November 9, 2022 / 5:57 PM / CBS Sacramento WEST SACRAMENTO – After Tuesday's historic Powerball drawing, there is now a billio...

November 10, 2022
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By Shawnte Passmore November 9, 2022 / 5:57 PM / CBS Sacramento WEST SACRAMENTO – After Tuesday's historic Powerball drawing, there is now a billionaire walking around Southern California — but this person is not the only winner.Powerball fever may be over, but the money is still rolling in.California Lottery officials say public schools, colleges and universities will receive $156.3 million from the latest jackpot. Though, academic institutions are cashing in from ticket sales. Just like what would lottery hopefuls do with a cool $2 billion, many people had a lot to say about how schools should spend money.

Shawnte Passmore