Pandemic Relief Funds

The American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act of 2021 was signed into law by President Biden on March 11, 2021. Of the total amount awarded to LEAs, at least 20 percent of funds must be used to address learning loss through the implementation of evidence-based interventions and ensure that those interventions respond to students’ social, emotional, and academic needs and address the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on underrepresented student subgroups. Remaining funds may be used on a wide range of activities to address needs arising from the coronavirus pandemic.

• American Rescue Plan Act ESSER Law
• American Rescue Plan ESSER Interim Final Rule
• American Rescue Plan ESSER III Allocations
• American Rescue Plan Fact Sheet

• ARP-EANS Use of Funds
• Idaho EANS Allocations
• USDE Frequently Asked Questions
• Use of Funds

• ESSER Annual Performance Report Guide
• ESSER Expenses Template
• ESSER Reporting Guidance
• ESSER Data Collection

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief & Economic Security (CARES) Act provides economic assistance to address the coronavirus pandemic in the United States. This Act was passed by Congress with overwhelming, bipartisan support and signed into law March 27, 2020.

• Review the CARES Act
• CARES Act Allocation Funding Sources
• CARES Act FAQ

The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 provides further relief to States to address the coronavirus pandemic in the United States. This Act was passed by Congress and then signed into law December 27, 2020. Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA) Act, 2021 section of the new law, education stabilization funds for K-12 public schools and for non-public schools are described.

• Commonly Asked Questions about Allowable ESSER Activities
• ESSER II LEA Guidance – February 5, 2021
• CRRSA Act 2021 LEA Allocations
• January 2021 Webinar  January 2021 Webinar Video or January 2021 Webinar PDF