According to DepEd, the requested amount will cover the implementation of digital education, information technology, digital infrastructure and alternative learning strategies stipulated in Republic Act 11494 or the Bayanihan to Recover as One Act.
Once released, teachers will receive P450 per month while senior high school students will get P250 per month for three months.
It will benefit 3.2 million students and around 900,000 teachers nationwide, said DepEd.
Undersecretary for Administration Alain del Pascua said the connectivity allowance will enable students and teachers to communicate and download educational materials.
The total estimated amount for the allowance is P3.6 billion, with the remaining P400 million allocated to expand production of learning materials, augment funds for printing and delivery of self-learning modules and establish radio transmitters in schools.