Democratic Legislation ‘More a Payback for Teachers Unions’ Vista, CA / USA – March 17, 2020: Sign at Lake Elementary School in San Diego alerting school closed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19). (Photo: AdobeStock) Washington, D.C. (PPD) — The Democratic legislation allegedly aimed at providing “relief” from the coronavirus (COVID-19) is not designed to safely reopen schools anytime soon. The bill, which is expected to rely on reconciliation for passage by simple majority, is more a payback for teachers unions. The White House and Congressional Democrats have touted the House Committee on Education and Labor appropriating $128.6 billion for the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund “to support schools in safely reopening.”