STATEHOUSE (Aug. 26, 2020) – Schools in Warrick County recently received more than $900,000 in grants to invest in remote learning equipment and internet connectivity, according to State Reps. Holli Sullivan (R-Evansville) and Ron Bacon (R-Chandler).
Sullivan said schools statewide received a total of $61 million through the Governor's Emergency Education Relief Fund, which was created by the federal CARES Act. Funding will help increase device access, internet connectivity, and educator training and development.
"Our students and teachers are facing new challenges, both in the classroom and while learning remotely," Sullivan said. "This grant funding will help our schools mitigate some of these challenges, whether it's for improving internet connectivity or to purchase much-needed devices."
Warrick County School Corp., St. John the Baptist and Evansville Christian School received $903,180. According to Sullivan, a grant application could be completed by a single school corporation or a combination of eligible education entities.
Bacon said the funding goes toward purchasing devices like Chromebooks and iPads for students, new or upgraded laptops and tablets for teachers, and mobile WiFi devices with subscription plans for households needing internet service.
"As children learn, especially for those working remotely, they need the tools to succeed," Bacon said. "This money will be put to good use by our schools as they dedicate their time, energy and resources to make this a great year and ensure students thrive."
He said the GEER funding supports traditional public schools, public charter schools, accredited non-public schools, higher education institutions and other education-related entities throughout the state. The 257 applications received were evaluated by a team from the Indiana Department of Education, the Indiana Commission for Higher Education and the Indiana State Board of Education.
A full list of grant recipients is available here, and the governor's official announcement is here.
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State Rep. Ron Bacon (R-Chandler) represents House District 75,
which includes portions of Warrick, Pike and Spencer counties.
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State Rep. Holli Sullivan (R-Evansville) represents House District 78,
which includes portions of Vanderburgh and Warrick counties.
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