Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday announced the release of $11.2 billion in federal funds intended to help public schools address the learning loss and unanticipated costs associated with the coronavirus pandemic.
Killeen ISD is slated to receive $86.3 million in federal stimulus funds, while Copperas Cove ISD will be allocated $9.9 million, according to the Texas Education Agency.
The funding is part of President Joe Bidenâs $1.9 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package signed into law on March 11.
For weeks, Texas educators and lawmakers have been calling on state leaders to release the funds to Texasâ ailing public schools.
Now that the funds have been officially released, school districts may apply for a portion of the federal funds through the Texas Education Agency.