March 29, 2024

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FEMA reverses course on emergency funding for school PPE

FEMA reverses course on emergency funding for school PPE


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SPENT. ASST. SUPT. PAYNE: VERY FRUSTRATING. AMY: DEBORAH PAYNE IS IN CHARGE OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS IN THE SALEM SCHOOL DISTRICT, WHO SUDDENLY HAS A BUDGET CRISIS ON HER HANDS, ON TOP OF EVERYTHING ELSE. ASST. SUPT. PAYNE: WE ARE JUST MAKING SOME DECISIONS IN TERMS OF OUR PURCHASES FOR THIS SCHOOL YEAR. WE ARE ALSO TRYING TO FIND SOURCES THAT MIGHT BE AVAILABLE FOR FUNDING. AND HOPEFUL THAT AT SOME POINT, PERHAPS FEMA WILL CHANGE THEIR COURSE AND FULFILL THEIR — WHAT WE HAD EXPECTED. AMY: THAT DOESN’T SEEM LIKELY. FEMA RELEASED A POLICY CLARIFYING WHAT IS ELIGIBLE UNDER THE PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR COVID DISASTER AID, TELLING NEWS 9 IN A STATEMENT, “FEMA IS NOT AUTHORIZED TO SUPPORT THE DAY TO DAY OPERATIONS AND OPERATIONAL EXPENSES OF FACILITIES.” SUPT. LALIBERTE: BEEN A LOT OF QUICK ADJUSTMENTS AND REPLANNING AND REORGANIZING. AMY: SUPERINTENDENT SCOTT LALIBERTE CALLS IT A SIZEABLE UNANTICIPATED FINANCIAL CURVE BALL. LONDONDERRY WAS COUNTING ON $300,000 IN FEDERAL REIMBURSEMENTS. SUPT. LALIBERTE: IT CAN BE KIND OF DISHEARTENING, PARTICULARLY UNDER THESE CONDITIONS. AMY: SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICIALS HAVE APPLIED TO THE GOVERNOR

FEMA reverses course on emergency funding for school PPE


Weeks after the school year began in New Hampshire, the Federal Emergency Management Agency is reversing its offer of federal aid to cover personal protective equipment for school districts.

Weeks after the school year began in New Hampshire, the Federal Emergency Management Agency is reversing its offer of federal aid to cover personal protective equipment for school districts.

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