Secretary DeVos Issues Rule Directing Aid Money To Private Schools

The transcript discusses a new rule directing school districts on how to use coronavirus aid money, offering two options: providing equitable services for all private school students or focusing aid on low-income students. The rule has faced backlash from lawmakers and education associations, who argue the funds should prioritize low-income students in public schools. DeVos defends the rule, emphasizing fairness for all students, including those in private schools.

What are the two options provided to school districts for spending coronavirus aid money?

• Investing in technology or improving sports facilities

• Providing scholarships or organizing school events

• Equitable services for all private school students or focusing aid on low-income students

• Building new school facilities or hiring more teachers

Why are lawmakers and education associations critical of the new rule regarding aid money?

• They argue it should focus on low-income students in public schools

• They want it to be used for sports programs

• They believe it should be used for building new schools

• They think it should be spent on teacher salaries

How much money was reportedly allotted to help public schools under the CARES Act?

• $10 billion

• $15 billion

• $13 billion

• $20 billion

What is DeVos's main argument against the criticism of the aid allocation rule?

• The rule was misinterpreted by the media

• The rule only affects a small number of schools

• The CARES Act does not allow discrimination against private school students

• The rule is temporary and will change soon

What does DeVos emphasize as the focus during the allocation of aid money?

• Increasing teacher salaries

• Focusing on doing what's right for all students

• Building new infrastructure

• Improving sports facilities