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LB School District to Get Over $11 Million In COVID Relief
The grants come from the CARES act, which was signed back in March and will help the districts with any costs stemming from the pandemic.
LONG BRANCH, NJ – The Long Branch Public School District received two Emergency and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) grants totalling $11,351,485 from the New Jersey Department of Education last week.
The ESSER grants were given to the Department of Education through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act passed back in March. The CARES Act provides states with direct funding to address the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on school districts in every state and the total amount each district receives is based off of the amount of Title 1 funding that the district receives from the federal government.
"We know our students and educators have had a difficult year," Governor Phil Murphy said back in February.
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"Providing our school communities with increased flexibility and support is essential to move our education system forward. The additional federal funds will allow districts to best meet the individual needs of their students during this challenging time."
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