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PA Governor Rendell Says Grants Available to Help Students With Disabilities Gain Steady Employment.

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HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell has awarded nearly $1 million to help high school students with disabilities successfully transition to community-based employment in 25 schools across 11 Pennsylvania counties.

"Pennsylvania has made great efforts to provide the kind of support necessary to prepare all students for success after graduating from high school," said Governor Rendell. "We must also make special efforts above and beyond the norm to help students facing exceptional challenges achieve.

"These grants are providing specialized support services for our children. I'm proud to be able to continue - and expand - this effort and help even more students."

Governor Rendell said $687,322 in state-funded grants for 2006-07 are being distributed to 17 school districts, charter schools, intermediate units, and career/technology centers. Ten of the recipients…

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