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California governor signs law aimed at putting kids in class

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To meet the needs of rural students who did not have access to the internet for distance learning, some rural school districts hand delivered paper packets of classroom materials and lessons, so the students would be able to continue with their education.
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Posted at 12:41 PM, Mar 05, 2021
and last updated 2021-03-05 15:41:48-05

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law aimed at returning public school students to classrooms. Newsom signed the law on Friday, a day after it passed the state Legislature by a wide margin.

The law offers $2 billion to school districts that provide in-person instruction by the end of March. It also offers another $4.6 billion for all schools to help students catch up on what they have missed. At least 85% of that money must be spent on in-person learning.

Critics say the bill doesn't go far enough while some teachers still resist returning to the classroom.

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