Tennessee Governor Bill Lee Announces $81 Million in Coronavirus Relief Grants for K-12 and Higher Education Institutions

Nashville, TN – Today, Tuesday, July 7th, 2020,  Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and the Financial Stimulus Accountability Group announced $81 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) funding is available through grants for K-12 schools and higher education institutions to assist with plans for safe reopening.

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Tennessee Department of Education Launches Survey to get Feedback on CARES Act

Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) has released a public survey seeking feedback from all stakeholders on the most effective ways to help school districts address immediate needs to respond to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.   

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U.S. House of Representatives passes Coronavirus Emergency Relief Bill

Washington, D.C. – The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act is headed to President Donald Trump’s desk today! Following extensive negotiations between the Trump Administration and Congressional leaders, the House of Representatives finally passed the historic $2.2 trillion economic relief package.
 
The Senate approved the measure yesterday with a 96-0 vote.

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