U.S. schools face deadline as COVID-19 relief funds set to expire

Schools stare down deadline as COVID-19 relief funds set to expire The clock is ticking for schools to spend COVID-19 relief money in the next six months, creating a “financial cliff” for districts. Over the pandemic, Congress gave schools almost $200 billion in t… llonas The Hill

...Over the pandemic, Congress gave schools almost $200 billion in three rounds of funds referred to as Elementary and Secondary Schools Emergency Relief (ESSER). Schools have used the funds on everything from building upgrades and sanitation methods to summer enrichment opportunities meant to help counter learning loss.

But experts say districts face a monumental strain for how to keep up these new programs with the funding expiring at the beginning of September.

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