This amendment provides for the distribution of a $1,000 bonus per position from the federal State and Local Recovery Fund (SLRF) pursuant to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA). The funds provided cover the full cost of the bonus for the funded SOQ instructional and support positions. Localities are not required to provide a local match for these funds and are encouraged to use additional available funds to provide pandemic bonuses to eligible school instructional and support positions.