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This brings the number of approved plans to 21, enabling those states to receive their portion of the more than $122 billion in the American Rescue Plan Act.
The Education Department outlined three “landmark priorities” for the fall, as well as tips for reaching the landmarks, resources available to schools and communities, and examples from the field.
States and districts can fund wraparound services to help students experiencing homelessness overcome COVID’s impacts, stay in school and participate in school-related activities.
State ESSER plans are required as a condition of receiving a portion of the more than $122 billion in funds authorized by the American Rescue Plan Act.
Legislation includes $36 billion for Title I, Part A, an increase of $19.5 billion over the FY 2021 enacted level, as well as $15.5 billion for IDEA Part B, a $3.1 billion increase over FY 2021 levels.
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said equity will be a focus of ED and be infused in its efforts for the next four years. “These next months and years will determine the trajectory of success for millions of students in our care. This is our moment.”
Increased K-12 spending and COVID relief funds comes after years of underinvestment in K-12 education, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says.
Department of Education urges action on learning loss and achievement gaps, access to learning resources and opportunities, and English learner participation.
Biden administration’s FY 2022 education budget request includes a new $1 billion fund to increase the number of counselors, nurses, and mental health professionals in schools.
The U.S. Education Department released its long-awaited FAQ on allowably using funds allocated through ESSER and GEER on May 26, providing answers to questions state and local educational agencies had on numerous issues, including construction and renovation, as well as providing vaccinations to students and staff.
The program provides flexibility to consolidate federal, state, and local funding to create a single school funding system based on weighted per-pupil allocations for low-income and other disadvantaged students.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that there isn’t enough time for schools to adequately adjust their policies and procedures to ensure safety.
“Anyone who is fully vaccinated can participate in indoor and outdoor activities large or small without wearing a mask or physical distancing,” said CDC Director Rochelle Walensky.
Federal Communications Commission and U.S. Education Department fund Emergency Connectivity program and Emergency Broadband Benefit programs under American Rescue Plan.
Several GOP members of the panel questioned Cardona about whether the inclusion of the 1619 Project meant ED was endorsing a “controversial” revision of American history.
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