Gov. Abbott announces $11.2 billion in new funding for Texas public schools Governor Abbott announces $11.2 billion in new funding for Texas public schools. (Source: KCBD) By KCBD Staff | April 28, 2021 at 2:17 PM CDT - Updated April 28 at 2:33 PM
AUSTIN, Texas
(NEWS RELEASE) - Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, and Speaker Dade Phelan today announced the release of $11.2 billion in new federal funds to help public schools address student learning loss and costs incurred as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. These one-time funds are intended to support a comprehensive learning recovery effort in Texas over the next three years. Due to federal requirements, two-thirds of the funds are available immediately under grants administered by the Texas Education Agency (TEA), with the final one-third to be distributed contingent upon approval by the U.S. Department of Education.
Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, and Speaker Dade Phelan on Wednesday announced the release of $11.2 billion in new federal funds to help public schools address student learning loss and costs incurred as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. These one-time funds are intended to support a comprehensive learning recovery effort in Texas over the next three years. Due to federal requirements, two-thirds of the funds are available immediately under grants administered by the Texas Education Agency (TEA), with the final one-third to be distributed contingent upon approval by the U.S. Department of Education.
Given the complicated nature of the federal maintenance of effort requirements and the enormity of the education challenge ahead, the decision to release these new funds was reached with the important input of Senate Finance Chair Jane Nelson, House Appropriations Chair Greg Bonnen, Senate Education Chair Larry Taylor, and House Public Education Chair Har
Texas public schools to receive $11.2 billion in new funding
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AUSTIN, TX â Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Speaker Dade Phelan have announced the release of $11.2 billion in new federal funds for education.
The funds will help schools address student learning loss and costs incurred as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a release by the Governor s Office.
The one-time funds are part of a statewide learning recovery effort that will span over the next three years.
According to the release, two-thirds of the funds are immediately available through grants administered by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). The final one-third will be distributed contingent on approval by the U.S. Department of Education.
Texas House Approves Bill That Lowers Penalty for Pot Possession
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The Texas House on Thursday (April 29th) approved a bill that could lead to lower penalties for those caught with small amounts of marijuana. The bill would also provide a way for for some Texans who have been charged with the crime to have it expunged from their record.
The bill will head to the Texas Senate next, where its fate is unknown, but not looking good. The Texas Tribune reported Thursday that Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick opposed a similar bill two years ago.
House Bill 441 would reduce the criminal penalty for having 1 ounce or less of marijuana from a Class B misdemeanor, which is punishable by up to 180 days in jail and a $2,000 fine, to being a Class C misdemeanor, which carries no jail time. Police would also not be able to arrest someone who had an ounce or less of marijuana. Currently, marijuana possession of up to two ounces is considered a Class B misdemeanor.
Taking time out from his continuing barrage of criticism aimed at President Biden and how he’s handling immigration and the border, Texas Governor Greg Abbott Wednesday announced that the state is finally releasing $11.2 billion in one-time federal stimulus money for the state’s public schools.
Making the announcement along with Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, and Speaker Dade Phelan, Abbott said the funds will be applied over the next three years under grants overseen by the Texas Education Agency. Beyond that, there’s still another $7 billion in federal stimulus money, with still no word from the state about how that will be applied.