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Pritzker marks $108M in COVID funding for schools

Gov. J.B. Pritzker is dedicating $108.5 million in federal Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Funds to pre-K through 12th grade public education and institutions of higher education to meet the unique challenges of COVID-19. 

This funding will help bridge the digital divide, protect the health and safety of students and overcome barriers created by COVID-19 in order to ensure all students receive a quality education.

“Despite the challenges of COVID-19, I remain committed to a…

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