Gov. DeSantis has been withholding federal funding intended to help schools and students recover from the learning disruptions caused by the Covid-19 Pandemic.
Write to him and tell him to release the funds to your school district without further delay.
FEA President Andrew Spar’s letter to Gov. DeSantis
Talking points that can be included in the letter:
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