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HARRISBURG -- Gov. Tom Wolf is dedicating $2.2 billion in federal stimulus funds to K-12 school districts and charter schools affected by the COVID-19 pandemic to support food programs, technological improvements and other education services.
"All schools have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and I commend school communities for rising to the challenge to combat the toll it has taken," Wolf said. "This extra funding is critical to help schools meet the unique needs of educating students at this time while keeping school buildings safe when students return to the classroom."
The federal relief is provided by the bipartisan Coronavirus Response and Relief Congress passed the Supplemental Appropriations Act's Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund in December.
The Pennsylvania Department of Education will administer 100% of ESSER II funding through the Federal Title I, Part A formula, which considers the number of low-income students served by school districts and charter schools in the 2020 fiscal year under the Every Student Succeeds Act.
The state Department of Education has urged school entities to continue to prioritize equity and consider how investments can accelerate opportunities for vulnerable students and families, including those living in deep poverty, students with disabilities, English learners, migrant students, students experiencing homelessness, and children in foster care.
School districts and charter schools may use ESSER funding for a wide range of activities, including food service; professional training; technology purchases; sanitization and cleaning supplies; summer and after-school programs; and mental health supports.
A list of ESSER II fund allocations is available on the Education Department's website. Funds must be used by September 2023.
For more information, visit the Department of Education's website at www.education.pa.gov.
ESSER II Fund Allocations:
Blair County
* Altoona Area School District, $11,938,518.
* Bellwood-Antis School District, $702,266.
* Claysburg-Kimmel School District, $1,162,349.
* Hollidaysburg Area School District, $2,185,929.
* Spring Cove School District, $1,362,111.
* Tyrone Area School District, $1,808,203.
* Williamsburg Community School District, $511,819.
Bedford County
* Bedford Area School District, $1,649,075.
* Chestnut Ridge School District, $1,404,196.
* Everett Area School District, $1,272,551.
* Northern Bedford County School District, $831,400.
Cambria County
* Cambria Heights School District, $913,086.
* Central Cambria School District, $1,254,375.
* Glendale School District, $762,834.
* Northern Cambria School District, $1,129,530.
* Penn Cambria School District, $1,555,688.
* Portage Area School District, $937,627.
Huntingdon County
* Huntingdon Area School District, $2,242,909.
* Juniata Valley School District, $724,067.
* Mount Union Area School District, $2,129,443.
* Southern Huntingdon School District, $1,143,587.