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Pa. releases list of 414 worst-performing schools

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PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The state Education Department has published a list of Pennsylvania's lowest-achieving schools, whose students may now qualify for scholarships to enroll elsewhere.

The list revealed Wednesday (http://bit.ly/O9xCY4) includes 414 public schools in 74 districts statewide.

Their status among the bottom 15% is based on math and reading scores from last year's state standardized tests.

Students at the schools whose families meet income guidelines are eligible to apply for scholarships of up to $8,500, or up to $15,000 for special education students.

The scholarships will be funded through a $50 million tax credit approved by Pennsylvania lawmakers last month.

The Education Department says the program has the potential to affect more than 242,000 students.

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