Published on: July 8, 2020 at 10:00 AM

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By Alabama NewsCenter Staff

Gov. Kay Ivey awarded $48 million of the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund to the Alabama State Department of Education in response to challenges related to COVID-19. This allocation will enable schools to enact policies established in the department’s Roadmap to Reopening Schools.

As schools across Alabama navigate increased challenges related to COVID-19, this initial investment will assist by providing budget stability, enabling distance learning for students who seek it, and getting additional resources to students most in need.