RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina schools will soon have access to all of the about $5.5 billion set aside for the state in the three federal stimulus packages passed in the last year and a half.
The money is meant to address issues that have arisen or worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, such as students not learning as much as they would have under normal circumstances. The plans to address those issues may last as long as three years.
WCNC Charlotte is always asking "where's the money?" If you need help, reach out to the Defenders team by emailing money@wcnc.com.
So far, according to data reviewed by WRAL News, about half of the nearly $900 million already spent has gone toward computers, software and other supplies. Most of the rest spent has gone toward salaries — for extended employment contracts, cafeteria workers, bonus pay, salary supplements and stipends, bus driver overtime and new employees.
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