These funds can be used by SEAs and LEAs to identify children and youths who are experiencing homelessness for wraparound services that address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic as well as attend school and participate in school-related activities. Funds can also be used to:

Purchase items such as school supplies, eyeglasses, personal protective equipment, and other personal care items necessary for students to participate in school.
Pay for transportation to school and school-related events.
Purchase cellphones or other technology that allows homeless students to participate in school activities.
Provide high-speed internet access through mobile or community hotspots, wireless service plans, and connected devices and equipment.
Provide short-term temporary housing on an emergency basis.
Provide store cards or prepaid debit cards to purchase personal materials needed for participation in school activities.

State-by-state

Following is a state-by-state breakdown of ARP-HCY funding:

Alabama: $13,239,031
Alaska: $2,350,009
Arizona: $16,922,395
Arkansas: $8,213,312
California: $98,757,695
Colorado: $7,643,776
Connecticut: $7,247,850
Delaware: $2,691,098
District of Columbia: $2,531,300
Florida: $46,127,238
Georgia: $27,849,370
Hawaii: $2,701,880
Idaho: $2,882,705
Illinois: $33,129,062
Indiana: $13,072,898
Iowa: $5,075,905
Kansas: $5,443,402
Kentucky: $13,281,817
Louisiana: $17,075,605
Maine: $2,694,822
Maryland: $12,787,274
Massachusetts: $11,994,087
Michigan: $24,378,753
Minnesota: $8,655,053
Mississippi: $10,664,254
Missouri: $12,822,529
Montana: $2,502,430
Nebraska: $3,577,701
Nevada: $7,025,680
New Hampshire: $2,296,237
New Jersey: $18,118,225
New Mexico: $6,416,504
New York: $58,910,436
North Carolina: $23,588,229
North Dakota: $1,999,979
Ohio: $29,308,662
Oklahoma: $9,788,535
Oregon: $7,346,860
Pennsylvania: $32,748,656
Puerto Rico: $19,438,068
Rhode Island: $2,719,153
South Carolina: $13,841,864
South Dakota: $2,502,430
Tennessee: $16,303,363
Texas: $81,388,454
Utah: $4,033,829
Vermont: $1,868,242
Virginia: $13,825,002
Washington: $12,140,633
West Virginia: $4,990,123
Wisconsin: $10,097,813
Wyoming: $1,989,772

Charles Hendrix covers education funding and other Title I issues for LRP Publications.

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