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FCC Approves Emergency Connectivity Fund

by WFIS | May 14, 2021 | CAPE, Education News, Legislation and Policy, The Advocate, WFIS News

from CAPE Outlook May 2021 The $7.1 billion Emergency Connectivity Fund Program (ECFP) passed as part of the latest COVID relief bill will be available for schools to purchase laptops, tablets, hotspots, and other forms of connectivity for students and teachers....

Congress Passes Aid for Private Schools

by WFIS | Dec 22, 2020 | Agencies and Committees, CAPE, Covid-19, Legislation and Policy, The Advocate, WFIS News

from CAPE December 22, 2020 Congress approved massive new COVID relief legislation late Monday night that includes a $2.75 billion set-aside for private schools.  President Trump is expected to sign the bill in the coming days. State Education Agencies will administer...

Are faith-based organizations eligible to receive SBA loans under the PPP and EIDL programs?

by WFIS | Apr 9, 2020 | CAPE, Covid-19, Education News, The Advocate, WFIS News

The short answer is YES. Read the attached SBA Faith-Based FAQ Final pdf for yourself.  Some key language to take note of: “we additionally clarify that faith-based organizations are eligible to receive SBA loans regardless of whether they provide secular social...
Congress Passes COVID-19 Legislation Affecting Private Schools

Congress Passes COVID-19 Legislation Affecting Private Schools

by WFIS | Apr 3, 2020 | CAPE, Covid-19, Education News, The Advocate, Uncategorized, WFIS News

from CAPE In the month of March, Congress passed legislation responding to the coronavirus crisis in three “phases.” The phase 2 and 3 bills in particular included language of interest to private schools. The following are some highlights of what Congress...

Federal School Safety Clearinghouse launches SchoolSafety.gov

by WFIS | Mar 11, 2020 | CAPE, Education News, Student Safety

from CAPE Outlook March 2020 According to a USDE release, SchoolSafety.gov the website includes: The School Safety Readiness Tool, an assessment that assists users in evaluating their respective school’s safety posture across 10 foundational elements of school...

NY State reconsidering tighter regulations for private schools

by WFIS | Feb 12, 2020 | CAPE, Education News, School Choice, WFIS News

New York State is taking a step back from a controversial proposal that would give public school districts greater oversight of what private institutions teach. The state Education Department, instead, announced this week that it will reach out to independent schools...

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