Manville Schools Awarded $240K In Coronavirus Aid

Manville NJ

15 May, 2020

3:16 PM

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MANVILLE, NJ — Manville Public Schools will receive just under $240,000 as part of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Somerset Vocational Technical School will also receive just over $45,000. Specifically the money was awarded through a section of the CARES Act under the Elementary Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund. The money is to help school districts address the areas most impacted by the disruption and closure of schools caused by the coronavirus. New Jersey Coronavirus Updates: Don't miss local and statewide announcements about novel coronavirus precautions. Sign up for Patch alerts and daily newsletters. Manville schools have been closed since March. Gov. Phil Murphy announced on May 4 that schools will close for the rest of the academic year because of the coronavirus outbreak. Read More: New Jersey Schools Closed For Rest Of Academic Year: Gov. Murphy Read more: NJ Coronavirus Updates: Here's What You Need To KnowHave a news tip? Email [email protected]. Get Patch breaking news alerts sent right to your phone with our new app. Download here.