
ARPA AND EDUCATORS
What Does the American Rescue Plan Mean for Educators and Students?
The American Rescue Plan includes nearly $170 billion in dedicated public education funding. That money can be used to reduce class sizes and modify spaces to comply with social distancing; modernize HVAC systems; hire more school custodians, nurses and counselors; and facilitate social distancing on transportation services with additional buses and drivers. The funding can also be used to add supports to address student trauma and learning loss.
MAE will be working with lawmakers and other elected officials, as well as with members, to determine the best use of these funds.