Federal Communications Commission and U.S. Education Department fund Emergency Connectivity program and Emergency Broadband Benefit programs under American Rescue Plan.

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says the federal government will not micromanage schools but will ensure students receive free, appropriate public education.

Several GOP members of the panel questioned Cardona about whether the inclusion of the 1619 Project meant ED was endorsing a "controversial" revision of American history.

In his first joint address to Congress, President Biden outlined proposals that would boost education funding by hundreds of billions of dollars.

Vaccinated individuals can now go without masks outdoors, but unvaccinated individuals including children under 16, should continue to wear them.

They money is to be used to identify students experiencing homelessness and provide them with services and assistance to attend school.

State education agencies must apply for the remaining $41 billion from the American Rescue Plan by June 7. Requirements include meaningful consultation with education stakeholders and the public.

Official answers from Education Department staff to questions posed by Title I educators and administrators.