Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, there were calls for donations and fundraisers for Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) to protect frontline workers against coronavirus.

In a virtual press conference, Governor Whitmer announced she’s was lending a helping hand the many schools districts and colleges that are having a hard time transitioning to online learning because of COVID-19. Aug. 19, 2020: Michigan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases up to 94,278; Death toll now at 6,349“Today I am announcing $65 million in CARES Act funding for schools that need it the most. Whether it’s helping them access PPE or cleaning supplies or helping students mitigate the impact of learning Loss in districts that need it the most,” said Governor Whitmer. “We have to do everything we can to protect our students, our educators and support staff from Covid-19 and all of their families of course,” Governor Whitmer Proclaimed. We still need the federal government to work together on a bi-partisan recovery package to support all Michigan Students and educators,” Governor Whitmer concluded.

Whitmer dedicates $65M in federal funds to help Michigan schoolsPublished: August 19, 2020, 5:17 pmMichigan is using $65 million in federal funding to support school districts that are most significantly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

Michigan is using $65 million in federal funding to support school districts that are most significantly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. The money is for school districts, higher education institutions, and “other education-related entities that have been most significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic,” according to the governor’s office. Districts will receive funding based on their numbers of economically disadvantaged students, special education students, and English language learners. Student Mental Health : Funding would enhance access to remote and in-person student mental health services. Remote Learning Materials and Training (digital and non-digital): Funds could address both digital and non-digital content where remote learning continues as an instructional delivery model.