Democrats pledge to enact stimulus package that would provide more school district funding
News 12 Staff
Updated on:Feb 24, 2021, 6:00pm EST
Democrats are pledging to enact a stimulus package by mid-March that would provide more funding to school districts.
The House is expected to vote on the American Rescue Plan this week.
Ossining Union Free School District is staring down a $5 million budget gap for next school year.
Superintendent Ray Sanchez says budget shortfalls existed long before COVID-19 hit, but the pandemic only made things worse.
Some aid to school districts like Ossining is expected in the next stimulus bill, which the House hopes to pass later this week. It includes nearly $130 billion for state education departments.