Funding guide
Chronic absenteeism costs districts more than they realize.
Use the calculator below to see your district's exposure. Scroll further to see how public libraries can fund Valen through IMLS and ARPA grants.
Chronic absenteeism isn't a welfare issue. It's a revenue leak.
Every chronically absent student reduces your attendance-based funding allocation. Valen helps schools recover 1–3% attendance in Year 1 — here is what that means in dollars for your district.
Funding rates are approximate base allocations; actual district figures vary. Attendance outcomes are projections based on peer-reviewed VR stress-reduction research.
With 850 students and 12% chronic absenteeism, your district is leaving:
$734k
in potential ADA funding unrealized annually
With Valen — projected recovery
The same crisis, a different door.
Libraries serve the same community as schools, without the school system's constraints. No FERPA. No enrollment requirement. Walk-in access for anyone who needs it.
- Opento all community members, no school affiliation
- No FERPAsimpler compliance, broader eligibility
- ALA-alignedmatches the ALA wellness mandate
Grant funding pathways
- IMLS
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Community health programming grants, up to $150k. Annual cycle.
- ARPA
American Rescue Plan Act
Many libraries still hold unspent wellness allocations. Valen VR qualifies as a community health investment.
- State library agencies
State-level wellness and equity grants
Varies by state. Valen VR can provide a letter of support for grant applications.
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