Texas releases $11 billion of $18 billion in federal stimulus money for public schools

[TexasTowelie]

by Kate McGee, Texas Tribune


Texas’s top state leaders announced Wednesday they are releasing $11.2 billion out of nearly $18 billion available in federal pandemic relief funding that has been dedicated for the state’s public schools.

The announcement comes as education advocates and Democratic lawmakers have been urging officials in recent weeks to release the money that was set aside by Congress for Texas’ public schools to address learning loss and cover pandemic-related education expenses.

It’s unclear how the state plans to spend the remaining $7 billion in stimulus money, which was allocated through multiple aid packages in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. That funding could not be immediately released due to federal requirements, state officials said.

"The State of Texas is ensuring that our public schools have the necessary resources to help Texas students recover from learning loss related to COVID-19," said Gov. Greg Abbott in a press release.

Read more: https://www.texastribune.org/2021/04/28/texas-schools-stimulus-money/

[abqtommy]

1. So is Texas drawing the interest on the $7 billlion to line Abbots's pockets?

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