The recently-passed American Rescue Plan Act provided substantial funding to each state for K–12 education. Recently, the Department of Education released guidance for state and local education agencies about these funds. As a result, state and local educational agencies are currently developing plans for how they will use these funds and are required to seek public input as they do so. This presents an opportunity for your PTA to have a voice in how this funding will be used, what will be prioritized, and what is most needed in your community.
National PTA has produced two fact sheets attached to help you understand how states and localities are allowed to use this funding and how your PTA might provide input on the planned use of these funds in your community.
Opportunity to Provide Input on the Implementation of The
American Rescue Plan Act in Your Community
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qPDR6A9-B8aZsOY7OTuHFRupuU5y67pn/view?usp=sharing
American Rescue Plan Act
Summary of K–12 Education Provisions
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wOEpdp4oGYhVkhc4YK2FXCkb4z_S1lXz/view?usp=sharing
