Assembly Republicans are urging Democratic Gov. Tony Evers to divert more federal COVID-19 relief dollars to schools offering in-person instruction.
Rep. Mark Born is the co-chairman of the Legislature’s powerful budget committee.
He’s leading the group of GOP legislators.
Yesterday, he held a news conference urging Evers to spend more discretionary funding from the CARES Act to defray costs for in-person schools.
That funding could help cover substitute teachers, personal protective equipment and transportation.
Republicans have been pushing for a broad return to in-person classes.
They say multiple studies show children learn better in-person than virtually.
Last month the budget committee shifted about $65 million in federal aid for schools that offer in-person instruction.
Evers spokeswoman didn't respond to a message.
