Federal Issues

  1. USDA Extends Summer Meal Programs through End of 2020

    On August 31, 2020, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it is extending nationwide waivers to continue the Summer Food
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  2. Ask SSC . . . Do 2019–20 Perkins Funds Still Need to be Expended by June 30?

    Q. In an April 2020 Fiscal Report article entitled, “Flexibility for Perkins V Local Applications,” School Services of California Inc
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  3. SSC Estimates Federal COVID-19 Relief Allocations for LEAs

    The federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act enacted in March included $13.2 billion to provide local educational
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  4. $2.2 Trillion Federal Stimulus Package for COVID-19 Signed Into Law

    A federal stimulus package, which seeks to provide some relief during the COVID-19 pandemic was adopted by the federal government this week
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  5. By the Way . . . USDA Approves Waiver for Meals to Be Served Without Students Present

    The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) approved a nationwide waiver to support access to meals for children while minimizing
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  6. FEMA Now Accepting Requests for Public Assistance Related to COVID-19

    On March 22, 2020, President Donald Trump approved the Major Disaster Declaration FEMA-4482-DR, California Disaster Declaration (DR-4482)
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  7. By the Way . . . U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights Issues Webinar and Fact Sheet for School Leaders

    As a reminder to school leaders that students with disabilities are to be provided equal access to online resources and instruction as are
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