STATEHOUSE (March 19, 2021) – Legislation to fully fund students attending school virtually due to COVID-19 could soon be law, according to State Rep. Elizabeth Rowray (R-Yorktown).
Under current law, public schools receive 85% of tuition support per virtual student, which is defined as a child learning 50% or more of their instruction online. Rowray voted for the legislation in order to provide 100% of the state's tuition support for students at public schools who have gone to virtual instruction for part or all of the 2020-2021 academic year, so long as those students weren't already learning virtually prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
"As a parent and with my experience as a school board member, I know firsthand that our schools and families faced challenges and made numerous adjustments to ensure students continued learning," Rowray said. "Schools had to make tough decisions, like moving to e-learning to keep everyone healthy and safe, and they deserve this funding."
Senate Enrolled Act 2 is now with the governor for consideration as a new law. Visit iga.in.gov to learn more.
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State Rep. Elizabeth Rowray (R-Yorktown) represents House District 35,
which includes portions of Delaware and Madison counties.
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