"Held news conference this morning with @janicejackson to discuss @SenateDems $430B plan for investing in education & child care in the wake of the #COVID19 pandemic. This crucial funding must be included in the next federal relief package--regardless of what the President may say."
"The Coronavirus Child Care and Education Relief Act would support the child care, early education, and higher education sectors and provide $175 billion to elementary and secondary schools to help meet technology, cleaning, staffing, and other needs of schools."
"The measure also includes $50B in grant funding to child care providers to help make up for lost revenue and support safe reopening & operation of child care and early education programs, allowing providers to continue to pay wages & benefits during reduced enrollment or closure."
@SenatorDurbin