Education Jobs Fund: Supporting Schools Post-COVID-19
This act aims to establish a fund to support employment in the education sector, especially in communities most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This will enable schools to retain current staff, rehire former employees, and hire new ones, ensuring continuity and quality of education for children and youth.
Key points
Authorizes billions of dollars for retaining and creating education jobs through 2030.
Provides financial support to schools to keep teachers and staff, and to hire new personnel.
Funds can be used for training, salary increases for extended instruction, and incentives for teachers in high-need schools.
Prohibits using funds for general administrative expenses, performance bonuses, state debt reduction, or supporting private schools.
Requires states and local agencies to maintain existing education funding levels, ensuring federal funds are supplementary.
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