Governor Whitmer's 8-19-20 Press Briefing and PowerPoint

(August 19, 2020 4:11 PM) Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that she will allocate nearly $65 million in federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act dollars to Michigan school districts, higher education institutions, and other education-related entities that have been most significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes schools in Michigan’s economically disadvantaged districts, and will help address the digital divide that has served as a barrier to remote learning for students and educators across the state. The funding comes from the Governor’s Education Emergency Relief Fund.

The governor was joined by Chief Medical Executive and MDHHS Chief Deputy for Health Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, Sen. Winnie Brinks, Rep. Sheryl Kennedy, and Grand Rapids Superintendent Dr. Leadriane Roby.

To view the PowerPoint presentation the governor used, click the link below: