FEDERAL RELIEF ACT SCHOOL FUNDING ALLOCATIONS DETAILED

The state Department of Education has released the school allocations from the federal government’s $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan package.

Pennsylvania’s schools will receive almost $5 billion in aid, including more than $20 million for the seven Indiana County school districts. The Marion Center School district will receive the most, with a total allocation of $5,118,706.  Indiana Area will get more than $3.5 million; Blairsville-Saltsburg, more than $2.7 million; Purchase Line, almost $2.6 million; United, more than $2.4 million; Penns Manor, nearly $2.3 million; and Homer-Center, more than $1.3 million.

The state Education Department will receive about $500 million for career and technical schools, intermediate units, and other educational institutions that did not receive a specific allocation.

The money is designated for “one-time expense” needs.  Twenty percent of the funds must be used to address learning loss and for low-income families, those with disabilities, and those learning to speak English.  The remainder of the funds can be used for technology, cleaning supplies, professional training, food service, mental health supports, and other initiatives.

Schools must use their funding by September of 2024, and must apply to the state Education Department in order to receive their money.

INDIANA COUNTY’S SCHOOL DISTRICT ALLOCATIONS: