President Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan into law on March 11, authorizing unprecedented federal investments in K-12 and higher education, support for state and local governments, and programs that will slash child poverty for children under 18 by nearly 50 percent.
The single largest federal investment ever in public education, the historic aid package includes $170 billion for K-12 schools and colleges and universities, with $6.46 billion of those funds earmarked for Pennsylvania.
Over the next couple years, Pennsylvania schools will get nearly $5 billion in one-time federal funds.
Now, we need to make certain that our schools spend this money wisely.
PSEA’s local leaders need to have a seat at the table as your schools make these decisions — and we must demand that we get it. You know best what your schools and students need. You’re the experts.
So, make sure that your voices are heard — and don’t take “no” for an answer.
