MONTANA - U.S. Senator Jon Tester announced in a press release Friday, Montanaâs K-12 schools will receive an estimated $382 million to help fully reopen schools for in-person learning and get students back on track as part of the COVID relief package signed into law by President Biden.
The funding will help schools address health and safety concerns to keep students, teachers and staff safe while providing significant resources to help address learning loss among students who may have fallen behind due to the pandemic.
âIn my conversations with Montanaâs teachers, administrators and parents over the last year, one thing has been clear: our schools need targeted assistance to help them get our kids safely back in the classroom full-time and help so many who have fallen behind this last year,â Sen. Tester said. âThis infusion of resources will help get K-12 students across our state back in class and ensure they have the support they need to thrive, all with