Valdosta City Schools (VCS) is requesting feedback on its plan to support student learning with the funds received through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) of 2021. Please review the included document on this page for an overview of the district’s plan for ARP funds.
President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) of 2021 into law on March 11, 2021. The law provides $1.9 trillion in COVID-19 relief, including allocations of roughly $125 billion for the K-12 education system. VCS received roughly $37 million to help address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on VCS students. ARP funds have been provided to school districts for the following:
- Provide for a safe return to in-person instruction consistent with CDC guidance on reopening schools.
- Address learning loss through evidence-based interventions.
- Target students who are underserved or disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Maintain continuity of services for students and staff including social emotional learning, mental health, student health, and food services.
The district has planned to utilize the funding to address several critical areas, including academic recovery and intervention, social emotional learning, and student and staff health and well-being.
We are requesting your feedback as we continue to refine our plan to support student learning with the funds received through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. With two years remaining before all funds must be exhausted, your input is an important part of ensuring funds are being appropriately used to address the most pressing needs of our students. We want to hear from you!
