The American Rescue Plan | What you need to know to support schools opening!

Webinar: The American Rescue Plan | What you need to know to support schools opening!

Date: Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Time: 1:00 pm EDT

Presenter: Julia Martin, Esq. -  Joined Brustein & Manasevit, PLLC in January of 2011 as its Legislative Director.  Ms. Martin works to keep clients updated on federal legislative and regulatory activities.  She also assists clients in developing and accomplishing legislative and policy goals that allow them to more effectively implement federal education programs.


The American Rescue Plan slates $122B for schools to address the disruptions to teaching and learning resulting from the pandemic—especially for students hardest hit by the pandemic—and get students back in the classroom quickly and safely.  Organizations serving educators, schools, districts, and students, need to understand the guidelines for distribution and spending in order to streamline efforts to connect with the right people.

How much money? 
Who receives the money?
Who decides how it gets spent?
What are some common expenditures?
What do we know – and not know – about the impact of school closures?