St. Louis County details how it will address technology gap with CARES Act funding
St. Louis County Executive Sam Page is holding a media briefing Sunday to address how the county will spend $4 million in CARES Act funding to address the technology gap faced by residents.
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“I’m committed to doing what it takes to make sure that no child goes without the tools they need to be successful in virtual school this fall,” Dr. Page said.
Page's briefing is being streamed live on his official Facebook page at 3 p.m.:
We're live discussing County resources available through the St. Louis County Library.
Posted by County Executive Sam Page on Sunday, August 2, 2020
In all, the county got $173.5 million in CARES Act funds. It's using that money to help small businesses, provide safety equipment to agencies, businesses and residents and also to help residents meet basics needs.
He said money from the CARES Act will focus on senior and homebound programs, housing stabilization, technology and the social and emotional needs of children.
The St. Louis County health department is recommending all schools begin the school year online, County Executive Sam Page announced during a press conference Thursday afternoon.
"It is our strong recommendation that all schools open as virtual as possible in the fall," Page said.
The county sent a letter to area superintendents with a formal recommendation.
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