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Biden says Build Back Better framework will “make sure that every 3- and 4-year-old child in America will go to high-quality preschool.” Indeed, the framework includes $400 billion for preschool and early childcare.
ED released two-thirds of each state’s ARP ESSER allocation in March, with the remaining one-third of funds to be released upon approval of the ARP ESSER state plan.
Congressional panel discusses how ARP ESSER funds will address unfinished learning,d keep classrooms open and improve outcomes for students.
Build Back Better Act that includes billions of dollars in funds for early childhood care and universal pre-K, school construction, educator professional development, and school meal programs
He also says that the federal government will pay any educator whose salary is withheld from their state as punishment for mask mandates.
Alaska, Connecticut, Illinois, and Louisiana have plans approved. To date, 46 states and D.C. have submitted plans for review.
The districts require students and staff to wear masks without letting parents opt out, which the state says is in violation of an executive order by Gov. Ron DeSantis that restricts mask mandates in schools.
Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona wrote to the governors and state education chiefs of Florida and Texas, saying their moves against masks will threaten in-person instruction.
State are using ESSER funds to prevent the spread of COVID, to support students most impacted by the pandemic and open vaccination sites at schools
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.”
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