Area schools will receive nearly 2 million dollars in grants for remote learning. State Senator Andy Manar made the announcement last week. Senator Manar says that these funds can help to provide children with resources to stay engaged in their education during this remote learning stage of the pandemic.

471 districts in Illinois received over 80 million dollars including 16 schools in the 48th State Senate District which is Senator Manar’s. Taylorville received nearly $160,000, Pana received nearly $100,000, and Nokomis received over $60,000, 

School Districts can use the funds available to expand connections and provide those students with devices like computers and tablets. The grants are funded by the Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act.