Democrats Boost COVID-19 School Aid, Cut State and Local Relief in Revised Bill

Education Week: A new relief bill released by House Democrats Monday would provide $175 billion to help K-12 schools handle the effects of the coronavirus, roughly triple the amount they earmarked in their last emergency aid proposal. While that represents a potential win for school districts and state and local education departments, Washington is still a long way from reaching a deal on a new virus relief package after months of acrimonious and unsuccessful negotiations.

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