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Funding for school modernization possible with U.S. aid packages; Virginia awaits money and rules


Gov. Northam compliments the work of the Va. General Assembly
Gov. Ralph Northam is awaiting federal guidance on whether Virginia can use some of the estimated $6.8 billion coming to the state and local governments from the American Rescue Plan Act to make a “generational investment” in renovating or replacing public school buildings that have become obsolete with age.
Northam also needs to know how Virginia can spend the money under the law, which President Joe Biden signed on March 11, before he and General Assembly leaders can decide on when to call a special session this summer to appropriate the federal aid in the state’s two-year budget. ....

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Funding for school modernization possible with U.S. aid packages; Virginia awaits money and rules


MICHAEL MARTZ
Richmond Times-Dispatch
RICHMOND — Gov. Ralph Northam is awaiting federal guidance on whether Virginia can use some of the estimated $6.8 billion coming to the state and local governments from the American Rescue Plan Act to make a “generational investment” in renovating or replacing public school buildings that have become obsolete with age.
Northam also needs to know how Virginia can spend the money under the law, which President Joe Biden signed on March 11, before he and General Assembly leaders can decide on when to call a special session this summer to appropriate the federal aid in the state’s two-year budget. ....

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