Many school leaders are using federal funding to repair school facilities, especially ventilation systems, to improve air quality and reduce the spread of Covid-19

How schools can improve infrastructure and air quality as masks come off


Many school leaders are using federal funding to repair school facilities, especially ventilation systems, to improve air quality and reduce the spread of Covid-19

As the CDC shifts its recommendations and schoolchildren are no longer required to wear masks in many parts of the country, questions remain about how aging school infrastructure can support the health and safety needs--including air quality--that accompany reduced precautions.

The March 2021 American Rescue Plan brought widespread economic aid to address such issues, with $122.8 billion specifically earmarked for K-12 districts, but this funding has an expiration date. How can school districts best act now to create healthier schools and repair crumbling infrastructure before the first round of funding expires in September 2022?

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