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Members of the St. Joseph County Intermediate School District board have endorsed a resolution urging federal relief for states and school districts due to COVID-19.
The document, which was approved Monday, notes that state and national economies have suffered significantly as a result of the coronavirus. Consequently, local school districts are prepared for severe budget shortfalls, including a potential proration cut of at least $650 per student and similar budget problems for the upcoming year.
Such a drastic cut in funding is expected to make it difficult to provide high-quality education, access to technology, and safety for students and staff.
The board would like Congress to pass legislation appropriating needed funds to be distributed to states and local districts with maximum flexibility to fill budget gaps during this state of emergency.
The resolution will be sent to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and to all members of the U. S. House of Representatives and Senate representing families in the district.
