We are building on what was a significant increase in contribution in the January budget with a $2.8 billion block grant which would focus on professional development, focus on retention and recruitment. And We are significantly increasing [the block grant] to $5 billion in this budget. Another major investment to help with retention strategies and to focus on high dose tutoring, to focus on expanding our career pathways. But foundational in our professional development. (21:21–21:26)
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