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Gov. Evers announces $46 million for K-12 schools from CARES Act for COVID-19 assistance

by | Jun 17, 2020 | Legislative Update Blog

The funding announced today comes from more than $80 million in federal funds provided under the CARES Act that were allocated to Wisconsin to be distributed under the governor’s authority and discretion.  The remaining funding will go to postsecondary institutions.

From the Governor’s press release:

“Gov. Tony Evers today announced more than $80 million in financial assistance to Wisconsin’s K-12 schools and higher education institutions. The governor announced more than $46 million to K-12 schools and $37 million to higher education partners to assist with the challenges faced relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

“‘Our educators, faculty members, staff, and students have risen to the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, adapting with very little warning, and planning for a new normal,’ said Gov. Evers. ‘I’ve always said what’s best for our kids is what’s best for our state, so I am hopeful this funding can help alleviate expenses already incurred and further creative efforts to transition between in-person learning and distance learning seamlessly as we prepare for the upcoming fall semester and continue to fight COVID-19 in Wisconsin.’ 

“The $46.6 million for K-12 schools will come from the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund (GEER Fund) established under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and will prioritize students and districts that have the highest remote learning needs and have been the most significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

“The governor’s $80 million allocation toward K-12 schools and higher education institutions is in addition to the more than $354 million K-12 schools and higher education institutions already received directly through the CARES Act. 

“In collaboration with the Governor’s Office, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction will be providing additional information about the funding process for K-12 schools.”

See the full release here.

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