Establishes Co-Curricular Activity Emergency Grant Program to support operations of co-curricular activities at public schools; appropriates $750,000.

The bill establishes the Co-Curricular Activity Emergency Grant Program in the Department of Education to support the continued operations of co-curricular activities at public schools. These activities, which include model United Nations, debate competitions, and theatrical performances, are voluntary and conducted outside of regular school hours. The Commissioner of Education will award grants to school districts, charter schools, and renaissance schools, with preference given to those that experienced the largest reduction in revenues due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Establishes Co-Curricular Activity Emergency Grant Program to support operations of co-curricular activities at public schools; appropriates $750,000.

The bill establishes the Co-Curricular Activity Emergency Grant Program in the Department of Education to support the continued operations of co-curricular activities at public schools. These activities, which include model United Nations, debate competitions, and theatrical performances, are voluntary and conducted outside of regular school hours. The Commissioner of Education will award grants to school districts, charter schools, and renaissance schools, with preference given to those that experienced the largest reduction in revenues due to the COVID-19 outbreak.