In order to provide support and aid to school districts across the country amid the ongoing pandemic, Congress is allocating funds to schools and districts to address the impact COVID-19 had, and continues to have, on elementary and secondary schools. More than a year ago, on March 27, 2020, The U.S. Department of Education passed the $2 trillion CARES Act, and within that, about $30.75 billion … [Read more...] about What Are the Contractual Guidelines for ESSERS Funding?
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Judiciary Halts DeVos Rule of CARES Act Funds to Private Schools
On August 27, 2020, a federal judge in San Francisco, California temporarily blocked Education Secretary Betsy DeVos from enforcing her Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act guidance that requires federal COVID-19 response funding to be diverted from K-12 public schools to private schools. Several states, including Pennsylvania, are Plaintiffs in this case. The CARES Act … [Read more...] about Judiciary Halts DeVos Rule of CARES Act Funds to Private Schools
What Should I Do If I Receive an Economic Impact Payment for a Deceased Individual?
In late March, Congress passed the CARES Act as a way to provide some economic relief to businesses, families, and individuals impacted by the COVID-19 health crisis. One part of the CARES Act included direct Economic Impact Payments to qualified individuals. As a result, most Americans have or will receive a check from the U.S. Treasury in the amount of $1,200 for each adult, and an additional … [Read more...] about What Should I Do If I Receive an Economic Impact Payment for a Deceased Individual?
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, “CARES ACT” Passed by Congress
Today the House of Representatives approved the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES ACT”), which is a 2 trillion dollar stimulus package to respond to the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. So what are the highlights of this new law and how do they impact you? It depends on your personal situation: Most Americans will get a one-time payment of $1,200. Families … [Read more...] about Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, “CARES ACT” Passed by Congress
