Gov. Ducey announces $163M in grants for schools without mask mandates

[Nevilledog]

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AZ Governor Doug Ducey says he will not distribute any of the $163 million in grants from Biden’s American Rescue Plan to schools that require masks.
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Gov. Ducey announces $163M in grants for schools without mask mandates
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey announced Tuesday that he has allocated $163 million in grants, using federal funds, for district and charter schools that are "following all state laws" and offering in-per...
abc15.com
6:01 AM · Aug 18, 2021

https://www.abc15.com/news/state/gov-ducey-announces-163m-in-grants-for-schools-without-mask-mandates

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In order to be eligible for the funding, schools must follow "all state laws" and be open for in-person learning, as of Aug. 27, and continue to have in-person learning through the rest of the year, according to the governor's news release.

"Parents have worked tirelessly over the past year and a half to keep their kids on track," Gov. Ducey said in a written statement. "Parents are in the driver’s seat, and it’s their right to make decisions that best fit the needs of their children. Safety recommendations are welcomed and encouraged — mandates that place more stress on students and families aren’t."

"These grants acknowledge efforts by schools and educators that are following state laws and keeping their classroom doors open for Arizona’s students," he said.

Gov. Ducey has been at odds with some state leaders, including Superintendent Kathy Hoffman, city leaders, and school districts over masks and mitigation strategies amid the pandemic.

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[ananda]

1. Is that even close to legal?

???

[Lovie777]

2. That is illegal . . .

[NightWatcher]

3. They'v eclipsed Deplorable and are sprinting towards murderous Bond villains

Are any of these assholes petting hairless cats in their offices?

[PortTack]

4. Hey FL parents..this is the going price for your children's health and lives!

[hedda_foil]

10. It's Arizona this time.

[FSogol]

5. WOOT! It includes $20 million for the after-shool burial program!

[Baked Potato]

6. Yep, deal with the devil, get cash. Sick fucks.

[StarryNite]

7. Kid killer Ducey

[SallyHemmings]

8. At what point will parents start a recall effort?

I don't know if it is practical in Arizona.

But he and the other "let me kill your children to impress TFG" have to feel the outrage before the next election. I want to believe the disciples of death are in the minority.

[Thrill]

9. These Governors are Nuts

[Bluethroughu]

11. AZ stop voting for people that make life harder...

[CottonBear]

12. Republicans love their hate more than they love their children. NT