School districts of families that cannot afford internet also are school districts that are so poorly funded that subsidized internet and cheap chromebooks are not an option. Additionally, schools may be the only time these kids are able to get real food.
Then stream classes and let kids who do have access to internet and technology do their courses online while still keeping the classes running in person, so you can limit the amount of people who need to congregate. No need to go Harrison Bergeron on the haves to make the have-nots feel less shitty.
Also, the state has emergency funds that would more than cover something like Chromebook purchases and subsidizing internet for a few months. Still wouldn't help the homeless students, but it would still make a sizeable dent in the amount of kids congregating and getting each other sick.
EDIT: Also poor schools and districts have HIGHER per pupil funding than wealthier ones
Classes may not be equipped for streaming at all. Additionally, chromebook and internet may not be helpful for children living in dangerous housing where their chromebooks may be stolen or pawned for food (after which internet means nothing) or in cases where internet may take days or weeks to be installed.
Additionally, this does not address that schools are often a major source of food for children. Or safety for children.
