The Federal money may be used only to pay for certain programs already begun by the states.

The annual savings on interest charges could pay for new programs.

But it did say the state must pay for such on-site programs if similar services cannot be provided outside the school in the community.

Still to be tested is the public's willingness to pay for such programs.

The money would pay for programs to help improve the performance of black and Hispanic children, the majority in the district.

Now, that money may have to go toward paying for mandated programs.

Money cannot be taken from the military to pay for domestic programs or vice versa.

Stations pay for programs based on the size of their market.

State prison officials say the money is used to pay for programs that benefit inmates.

Participants pay about $16 a day for meals, programs and transportation.