The money, half supplied through direct grants and the other $50 billion through bonds, also includes $45 billion to replace lead water pipes nationwide.

U.S. Education Department will be making nearly $122 billion in ESSER funds allocated as part of the American Rescue Plan Act available to state educational agencies this month.

What money from the three funding bills - CARES Act, CRRSA Act, and the American Rescue Plan, can be spent on.

Here are the key provisions in the nearly $123 billion fund for K-12 schools as part of the larger COVID relief bill.

The Senate passed its version of a relief package that includes approximately $126 billion in funding for K-12 education, down from the nearly $130 billion provided by the House.

'We want every educator, school staff member, and child-care worker to receive at least one shot by the end of this month,' President Joe Biden said.

Reaction to the confirmation from education groups was mostly positive, with many stating they are ready to work with the new education secretary on key issues.

While guidance on CARES Act auditing isn't clear and can be a "moving target," all federal grantees and subgrantees are required to conduct self-assessments, reviews, and internal audits.