DENVER — The popularity of legalized marijuana in Colorado will help schools fight bullying.
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While the grant was established in 2011, it took legalization of marijuana in the state to generate funding. Grant winners will be announced Dec. 30.
, surplus marijuana tax revenue in Colorado amounts to approximately $66 million. Among the programs to benefit from the tax surplus is a bully prevention grant. The Colorado Department of Education will offer up to $40,000 per school year to fund programs designed to prevent bullying.