House Republicans Probe Alleged Misuse of COVID-19 Education Funds

Republicans conduct Congressional inquiry into alleged misallocation of COVID-19 education funds. The Select Subcommittee investigates potential misuse of billions intended for school reopening and learning recovery efforts, aiming to ensure transparency and accountability.

Rep. Brad Wenstrup (R-Ohio) in Washington on June 13, 2023. Anna Rose Layden/Getty Images

Rep. Brad Wenstrup (R-Ohio) is looking into the possible waste and misuse of funds allocated for educational purposes from legislation passed during the pandemic. The funds were allocated to make up for lost learning time, help schools reopen safely, and stop the spread of COVID-19.

The Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic, chaired by Mr. Wenstrup, has launched an investigation into the possible misuse of billions of taxpayer dollars set aside for the reopening of schools through the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) fund, which is administered by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE).