Baltimore City Public Schools (City Schools) has relied on pandemic relief funding provided by the federal government to help our students recover from the significant and lasting effects of the COVID pandemic. Although our detailed spending plans were approved and adhered to all guidelines, the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) recently decided to end the availability of these funds, reneging on their commitment to support students’ ongoing post-pandemic needs.
This abrupt decision significantly impacts school districts nationwide, including City Schools, where we must now make sudden, unwelcome, and painful choices for our schools and students. City Schools will not receive approximately $48 million in reimbursement for funds already spent or contractually committed.
Full statement: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/article/2129342
List of programs: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3843/BCPS/5506860/ESSER_Programs_Impacted.pdf