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Hillyer Announces Over $1 Million Secured for Local Schools

July 14, 2020
Brett Hudson Hillyer News

COLUMBUS – The State Controlling Board yesterday approved the release of coronavirus relief aid to support local schools in the 98th House District and across the state, announced State Representative Brett Hillyer (R-Uhrichsville).

“I applaud the Controlling Board for securing $100 million to schools across the state as they work to prepare for bringing Ohio’s students back into the classroom,” said Hillyer. “Our schools are truly a vital part of our communities and these fund will assure they continue to prosper.”

The school aid is being distributed based on enrollment, with additional funding to support students with disabilities and economically disadvantaged students, as well as transportation obligations. According to the Ohio Office of Budget and Management, the federal coronavirus relief aid can be used for a variety of needs, including protective equipment and sanitation and remote learning.

The 98th House District will receive $1,014,203 in aid for area school districts. Here’s how they will fare under the approved plan:

  • Quaker Digital Academy - $2,803
  • Buckeye - $46,616
  • Central Catholic Tuscarawas Co. - $5,600
  • Immaculate Conception - $2,259
  • Tuscarawas Central Catholic Elementary School - $4,661
  • East Holmes Local - $99,224
  • West Holmes Local -$135,412
  • Claymont City - $110,181
  • Dover City - $122,103
  • Garaway Local - $75,210
  • Indian Valley Local - $107,708
  • New Philadelphia City - $142,315
  • Newcomerstown Exempted Village - $59,650
  • Strasburg-Franklin Local - $25,819
  • Tuscarawas Valley Local - $74,642

The board’s actions yesterday released $100 million in total for schools across the state.

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State Representative Brett Hillyer is serving his first term in the Ohio House of Representatives. He represents the 98th District, which includes Tuscarawas County and part of Holmes County.

For more information, contact the office of Rep. Hillyer at (614) 466-8035 or Rep98@ohiohouse.gov