The federal government is providing billions in COVID-19 relief funding to public schools across the country. Texas initially received $1.3 billion in federal stimulus funding intended for our schools in the spring of 2020. However, our schools did not see any additional money because Texas instead diverted these funds to fill other state budget holes.
Now, another $17.9 billion in federal funds promised to our schools hangs in the balance.
The state should not use federal stimulus dollars that were meant for education to fill other holes in the state budget. Please share on social media with #FundTxEdRecovery.
Design Your Own
Use the YELLOW CARD to tell about what costs you/your school/your district have had related to COVID-19 safety and prevention. Use the GREEN CARD to tell about what investments you would make in you/your school/your district with future federal stimulus funding.
We gave students a test…
Three-Legged Stool Day at the Capitol
We brought a giant six-foot stool to the Texas Capitol in order to make our message clear to lawmakers: #FundTxEdRecovery. Schools need the last “leg” of funding, the $17.9 billion of federal stimulus funds, to fully recover from the pandemic.
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