Key Highlights of CARES Act Funding for Education Stabilization
Explore the key funding sources within the CARES Act, including GEERF and ESSERF, aimed at providing emergency support to educational entities impacted by COVID-19. Learn about the allocation and spending options available to school districts under this act.
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The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act April 23, 2020 This webinar is being recorded. An Excellent Education for Every Student Every Day
CARES Act Funding Summary Signed into law on Friday, March 27 Two main K-12 funding sources within Education Stabilization Fund (ESF) 1. Governor s Emergency Education Relief Fund (GEERF) 2. Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSERF) An Excellent Education for Every Student Every Day
GEERF Administered by the Governor Uses of funds include emergency support to entities most significantly impacted by COVID-19: LEAS identified by SEAs Institutions of Higher Education (IHE) identified by the Governor Any other IHE, LEA or education related entity identified by the Governor An Excellent Education for Every Student Every Day
GEERF Coordination Opportunity for SEA coordinate with Governor: Determine LEAs significantly impacted Determine opportunities to focus on remote learning Identify opportunities to coordinate with ESSERF. An Excellent Education for Every Student Every Day
ESSERF 2. DEED $13.5 billion for formula grants distributed to states by Title I, Part A formula 90% distributed to districts by Title I, Part A formula May reserve 10% for grants and statewide emergency needs, including 0.5% for administration 1. U.S. ED 3. DISTRICTS An Excellent Education for Every Student Every Day
ESSERF: Local Spending Options Substantial local authority and discretion: Any activities authorized under ESSA, IDEA, Perkins, McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, Adult Education and Family Literacy Act Coordinate emergency response Support school leaders Ensure preparedness and coordination Purchase cleaning supplies Purchase education technology Mental health supports Summer learning An Excellent Education for Every Student Every Day
ESSERF Allocation Allocations to districts based on the proportion of Title I-A funding received in the most recent fiscal year (FY20) District estimated funding amounts and memo to superintendents can be found at: https://education.alaska.gov/safeschools/infectiousdisease CARES Act Information section An Excellent Education for Every Student Every Day
Application Process and Grant Management Grants Management System (GMS) Budget and Budget Narrative Assurances upload to GMS Application guidance will be available soon An Excellent Education for Every Student Every Day
Equitable Services Consultation is required with all nonpublic schools within a district for both GEERF and ESSERF. Guidance from US ED will be made available to districts. An Excellent Education for Every Student Every Day
Timeline Period of Availability Allocation Expires GEERF On or after 3/13/2020 Subject to Legislative Appropriation LEA 9/30/22 SEA 9/30/21 Period of Availability Allocation Expires ESSERF On or after 3/13/2020 Subject to Legislative Appropriation LEA 9/30/22 SEA 9/30/21 An Excellent Education for Every Student Every Day
Resources DEED COVID-19 https://education.alaska.gov/safeschools/infectiousdisease AKLearns https://Aklearns.org/ https://leaders.aklearns.org/ US ED COVID-19 https://www.ed.gov/coronavirus?src=feature https://oese.ed.gov/offices/education-stabilization- fund/elementary-secondary-school-emergency-relief- fund/ An Excellent Education for Every Student Every Day
Questions An Excellent Education for Every Student Every Day
Contact Information Please email any CARES Act questions to: DEED.CARES@alaska.gov An Excellent Education for Every Student Every Day
