The MPP for Huron-Bruce has announced that Ontario is providing more than $27 million in COVID-19 support areas for the four area school boards
This funding comes from an additional $381 million investment provided by the federal Safe Return to Class Fund.
The funding will be shared by the Bluewater District School Board, the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board, the Avon-Maitland District School Board and the Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board.
The funding will help improve air quality and ventilation in schools, support online learning, promote student mental health and hire more staff.
Bluewater District School Board: $10.37 million Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board: $3.85 million Avon-Maitland District School Board: $9.47 million Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board: $4.05 million
“We all want our children to return to in-person education, as soon and as safely as possible,” Thompson said. “These funds will help obtain that objective as we continue to work through the pandemic.”
