INDIANAPOLIS — The state of Indiana recently rolled out their new statewide tutoring grant program over the weekend for parents and families

It’s open to all fourth-graders and fifth-graders who qualify for federally subsidized meals and scored proficiency on both the reading and math portions of the ILearn state test.

Officials overseeing the program want parents to be aware that the resource is out there for them to use.

Indiana Learns is behind the new program. It serves as the hub for parents and families to apply for eligibility.

They can check to see if their student qualifies, see the amount of money they’re able to receive, and schedule services with approved tutoring providers.

Indiana Learns will provide families at $500.

School districts can provide another $250 for their students that the state will match for a total tutoring grant of $1,000.

Even if districts don’t provide, families can still receive $500 from Indiana Learns.