In response to the economic outcome of COVID-19, Congress passed three bills:
ESSER I- CARES Act
This bill was signed into law on March 27, 2020. These funds are specifically for coronavirus response activities, such as planning for and coordinating during long-term school closures, purchasing educational technology to support online learning for all student, and additional activities authorized in the law.
At-risk Populations
supporting students with disabilities, English Learners, migrant students, homeless students, low-income students, children in foster care
Distance/Remote Learning
devices, hot spots; internet service; instructional packets/resources; online learning platform
School Meals
preparing/delivering meals; costs for meals not covered by USDA; hazard pay; transportation costs
Mental and Physical Health
Supplemental Learning
Facilities and Equipment
Professional Development
Continuity of Core Staff and Services
ESSER II- CRRSA Act
This bill was signed into law on December 27, 2020. These additional funds are specifically for planning for and coordinating activities that address learning opportunity loss, preparing schools for reopening, testing, repairing, upgrading projects to improve air quality in school buildings, and additional activities authorized in the law.
At-risk Populations
supporting students with disabilities, English Learners, migrant students, homeless students, low-income students, children in foster care
Distance/Remote Learning
devices, hot spots; internet service; instructional packets/resources; online learning platform
School Meals
preparing/delivering meals; costs for meals not covered by USDA; hazard pay; transportation costs
Mental and Physical Health
Supplemental Learning
Facilities and Equipment
Professional Development
Continuity of Core Staff and Services
ESSER III- ARP Act
This bill was signed into law on March 11, 2021 to speed up the recovery from the economic and health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Community input was invaluable during the development of the application. We will continue to engage the community in dialogue and feedback throughout the process.
Safely Reopen Schools
Safely reopen schools for in-person instruction and keep them open, take appropriate measures to help schools to invest in mitigation strategies consistent with the CDC, address interrupted instruction.