Posted on 09/26/2021 2:45:52 PM PDT by Jacquerie
School board members in Alachua County, who saw their salaries cut due to mandating masks in their schools against Governor DeSantis’ Executive Order 21-175, were repaid Thursday by the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE).
Commissioner Richard Corcoran announced the withholding of funds in Alachua and Broward counties in August.
Funding for the payment comes from a new program established by the Biden administration known as the Project to Support America’s Families and Educators grant program, or “Project SAFE.”
Project SAFE can be described as “new” because it was announced on September 9th and is in direct response to states like Florida who have established policies that restrict its school districts from following CDC guidelines. While other states have issued similar policies to Florida, the back and forth between Governor DeSantis and President Biden has been the most evident.
While not directly calling out Governor DeSantis, the press release regarding the September 9th announcement states the Project SAFE will, “provide additional funding to school districts that have funds withheld by their state or are otherwise financially penalized for implementing strategies to prevent the spread of COVID-19 consistent with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance, such as universal indoor masking.”
Even though the Project SAFE press release does not mention Florida, it is safe to say that the USDOE had it in mind, given the fact that Thursday’s payment to Alachua County board members was the first installment of Project SAFE across the country.
“This is the first award under Project SAFE, and funding will support the Florida school district’s efforts to protect students as they return to safe, in-person learning despite the state’s actions to prohibit implementation of strategies to limit the spread of COVID-19, consistent with science-based guidance from the [CDC].”
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The screws tighten every day.
Oh, and I’m constantly told that an Article V COS is too dangerous.
Stuff it.
They just committed two crimes; theft as well as aiding and abetting.
If I commit crimes in my state, the Feds will steal taxpayer money to pay my fines? Good to know.
#ing Rats
Fine. Simply fire them.
It’s certain that no funds will be made available for anyone laid off or fired for refusing the vaccine.
By their actions U.S. Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona and his staff have given aid and comfort to the enemies of the United States. The Constitution has a word for that.
if only the gope would give 1% of the support the other wing of the uniparty gives to their minions, we’d have no problems in this country.
Not that it makes any difference at this point, but those reimbursements are taxable income to the scofflaw demrats. Wait until they file their tax returns, audit them, then lock ‘em up.
Tell me why this doesn’t constitute bribery under the laws of the State of Florida.
Florida Statute 838.015 Bribery.—
(1) “Bribery” means to knowingly and intentionally give, offer, or promise to any public servant, or, if a public servant, to knowingly and intentionally request, solicit, accept, or agree to accept for himself or herself or another, any pecuniary or other benefit not authorized by law with an intent or purpose to influence the performance of any act or omission which the person believes to be, or the public servant represents as being, within the official discretion of a public servant, in violation of a public duty, or in performance of a public duty.
There’s a way to deal with this: The state if Florida should start auditing every district. Look fir padded payrolls, ghost students, ghost staff, stolen school district property, etc.
Start with the districts Deep State is aiding and abetting with federal taxpayers’ money.
I’m patiently awaiting the total collapse of our public education system ... Very patiently ...
People with kids in publik skrewls shouldn’t be patient.
Can Texas pay extra to the Border Patrol to deport illegals?
Create tax for federal funds given to lawbreakers. Set rate at 150%.
If it countermands state actions, I’d agree.
If,I were POTUS, I would end this department. It was established by Carter in October, 1979. Since then education has deteriorated to such a low level that degrees are almost worthless.
Countermands. Great word, hope you don’t mind if I steal it.
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