How will Burlington Co. schools split $60M in federal relief?
Burlington County public school districts can expect more than $60 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds to get students back in buildings and on track academically after more than a year of learning disruptions.
Funding is part of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act signed by President Joe Biden in early March. A $112 billion chunk of the COVID-19 rescue plan is earmarked for American K-12 schools.
New Jersey's Department of Education will receive $2.765 billion to allocate to school districts.
Willingboro Public Schools will receive the highest amount of funding – $9.8 million – under the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund in the ARP Act. The funding formula is based on Title 1 No Child Left Behind standing and other factors.