Biden Seeking $130 Billion to Reopen Schools in Stimulus Plan

K-12 schools would get $130 billion to speed reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic in a relief package President-elect Joe Biden’s transition team outlined.

That money could be used to pay for virus mitigation efforts such as reduced class sizes, improved ventilation in school buildings, and purchasing personal protective equipment. It could also be used to facilitate remote learning, according to a copy of the proposal senior Biden administration officials provided Thursday.

The president-elect has made it a top priority to reopen most schools within 100 days of his Jan. 20 inauguration. The country’s K-12 campuses were forced to close abruptly ...