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NEA’s Guide to Federal Emergency Aid Amounts, Uses, and Requirements

We have an unprecedented opportunity to create the public schools all our students deserve. The American Rescue Plan Act is the nation's largest investment in public schools ever.
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By: National Education Association
Published: May 24, 2021

Now is the time for educators to lead and use their voices to work with parents, communities, and other caring allies for students to ensure these historic resources are used to ensure equitable and just conditions for all of our students.

The Federal Emergency Aid for Public Education: A Guide to Funding Amounts, Uses, and Requirements provides the information needed to advocate on behalf of our students. This guide will help you:

  • Understand the available emergency resources for public schools.
  • Identify the kinds of activities, programs, and services ARPA supports. 
  • Advocate for evidence-based solutions for students.

You also can use the ARPA Checklist as a quick way to identify and share your funding priorities. 

Download the full funding guide below.

Your State's American Rescue Plan Education Funding & Guide

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