WESLACO – Three Hidalgo County school districts will receive nearly $38 million, a Texas congressman announced on Tuesday.

U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, announced on Thursday the $37,953,551 grant will assist the Mission, La Joya, and Sharyland school districts.

According to the news release, the Title I grants will assist schools in ensuring that all children meet state academic standards.

The Mission Consolidated Independent School District will receive $11,081,619, the La Joya Independent School District will receive $23,270,917 and the Sharyland Independent School District will receive $3,601,015.

“As someone who has experienced the transformative power of education, I am pleased to have secured this grant for our local school districts,” Cuellar said.