FEDERALhearing transcript

Senate Hearing on School Reopening During COVID-19

Original title: SCHOOL REOPENING DURING COVID-19: SUPPORTING STUDENTS, EDUCATORS, AND FAMILIES

January 1, 2023

education COVID-19 public health school reopening mental health American Rescue Plan

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing reviewed the implementation of federal COVID-19 relief funds provided through the to support school safety, technology access, and student mental health services.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

K-12 students

Students are subject to school reopening policies, safety protocols, and access to educational resources.

Educators and school leaders

Staff are responsible for implementing safety protocols and managing the transition between remote and in-person learning.

Families

Families are impacted by school closures and the availability of in-person learning for childcare and educational needs.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2023.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions held a hearing on September 30, 2021, to discuss strategies for keeping K-12 schools open for in-person learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. The committee heard testimony from the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of Education regarding the use of federal relief funds and public health measures.

Key Facts

As of September 30, 2021, 96 percent of K-12 public schools were offering full in-person learning.
There were over 1,800 school closures related to COVID-19 outbreaks during the 2021 school year.
Nearly 1 million new COVID-19 cases among children were reported in the four weeks prior to the hearing.
Federal relief funds from the American Rescue Plan were allocated for masks, testing, ventilation improvements, technology access, summer learning, tutoring, and mental health resources.
The hearing took place on September 30, 2021, in the Hart Senate Office Building.

Why It Matters

The hearing reviewed the implementation of federal COVID-19 relief funds provided through the to support school safety, technology access, and student mental health services.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

To examine how schools can safely maintain in-person learning during the COVID-19 pandemic and how federal relief funds are being utilized.

What federal resources were discussed for schools?

Funding from the , which supports safety measures like masks and ventilation, technology for remote access, and student support services.

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Discoveries

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Shift to In-Person Learning

The hearing highlights a transition from remote learning to a 96% in-person attendance rate, despite ongoing COVID-19 outbreaks.

CDC K-12 public schools

Connected Entities

personXavier Becerra“Secretary of Health and Human Services”Map →

personRichard Burr“Ranking Member of the Committee”Map →

organizationCDC“Centers for Disease Control and Prevention”Map →

personMiguel Cardona“Secretary of Education”Map →

personPatty Murray“Chair of the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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Significance65
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Controversy40
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Entertainment10
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