Georgia Public Schools to receive $3.8 Billion in Federal Stimulus Funds

Georgia public schools will receive more than $3.8 billion in federal stimulus funds under the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act. The State Board of Education recently approved State School Superintendent Richard Woods’ recommendation to begin allocating the funds to districts.  The federal legislation requires that school districts set aside at least 20 percent of the funds they receive to address student learning loss. The remaining funds are flexible and can be used to support at-risk student populations, distance/remote learning, school meals, mental and physical health, supplemental learning and addressing learning loss, facilities and equipment, continuity of core staff and services, and more.