Scotch Plains-Fanwood Schools Awarded $92K In Coronavirus Aid

SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ — Scotch Plains-Fanwood Regional School District will receive roughly $92,000 as part of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

Union County Vocational School also received $163,000.

Specifically the money was awarded through a section of the CARES Act under the Elementary Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund.

The money is to help school districts address the areas most impacted by the disruption and closure of schools caused by the coronavirus.

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Scotch Plains-Fanwood schools have been closed on March 13 when remote learning was implemented. Gov. Phil Murphy announced on May 4 that schools will close for the rest of the academic year because of the coronavirus outbreak. Read More: New Jersey Schools Closed For Rest Of Academic Year: Gov. Murphy

Scotch Plains-Fanwood is planning a virtual graduation for seniors. However, it is unclear if that might change after Murphy's announcement on Wednesday to allow New Jersey high schools will be allowed to hold outdoor graduations — so long as participants remain in their cars. Read More: Gov. Murphy: Outdoor NJ Graduations Can Happen – In Your Car

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