2020 COVID-19 Recovery Act Summary

• Appropriates $1,425,988,029 in federal COVID-19 relief funds to address public health and economic impacts through various state agencies and local governments, with expenditures limited to March 1 - December 30, 2020.

• Allocates $150,000,000 to counties ineligible for direct federal funding and $50,000,000 for medical supplies and personal protective equipment distributed through healthcare organizations and emergency management entities.

• Directs $302,000,000 to education for school nutrition services, internet connectivity improvements, summer learning programs, and mental health support for students impacted by COVID-19 closures.

• Establishes $125,000,000 small business loan program through Golden LEAF with up to $50,000 per qualifying business at 4% interest, plus funding for higher education institutions, testing/contact tracing, and hospital relief funds totaling $95,000,000.

• Creates reporting requirements for state agencies and local governments receiving funds, establishes a temporary Pandemic Recovery Office, and includes provisions for Medicaid coverage expansion and provider rate increases during the emergency period.