OPI May 4, 2021 ESSER Funding Overview
Explore the ESSER funding overview for Montana K-12 public schools, including allocations for ESSER I, II (HB 630), and III. Learn about the distribution of funds for various educational initiatives and support programs. Access detailed financial information and learn how ESSER funds are being utilized to enhance the education system in Montana.
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The OPI May 4, 2021 ESSER I, II, &III 1
AGENDA ESSER Funding Overview ESSER I and HB 630 ESSER III (ARP) and HB 632 ARP State Plan 2
ESSER FUNDING OVERVIEW ESSER Funding Summary for Montana K 12 Public Schools ESSER I ESSER II /HB 630 ESSER III /HB 632 Total Basic Allocation to School Districts Special Education - Related Services Supplemental Allocation to School Districts Allocation to Other Educational Institutions Special Needs Allocation Targeted Support to School Districts Education Leadership in Montana OPI Database Modernization Administration State Learning Loss State Summer Enrichment State Afterschool Programs Other 37,165,707 3,000,000 593,402 30,000 153,089,519 343,817,312 534,072,538 0 0 0 3,400,000 120,000 2,500,000 1,200,000 939,449 8,000,000 850,497 3,400,000 120,000 7,393,402 270,000 2,500,000 1,200,000 1,494,683 13,475,248 2,967,069 19,100,962 3,820,192 3,820,192 0 0 0 0 0 0 555,234 5,475,248 1,910,096 19,100,962 3,820,192 3,820,192 206,476 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 299,645 0 0 TOTAL 41,295,230 170,099,465 382,019,236 593,413,931 A spreadsheet showing the allocation for all three funds to school districts can be found on the ESSER Information page on the OPI website. 3
ESSER II HB 630 HB 630: Directs use of the 10% state reserve Short circuits the normal path for enrollment increases Allows districts to use ESSER funds in place of BASE Aid for enrollment increases (see next slide) Contains the formula using FTE for allocating supplemental funds Designates state level ESSER funds in place of inflation for SPED allowable costs Formula for Maintenance of Equity protection 4
An Example to Demonstrate An Example to Demonstrate: Additional Financial Support Payment HB630 Additional Financial Support Payment HB630 District A s current BASE budget equals = $1,000,000 District A s October BASE budget equals = $1,100,000 Difference of initial BASE & adjusted BASE = $100,000 Basic, Supplemental ESSER II & III = 10% of above = $950,000 $95,000 State paid additional financial support = $5,000 5
ESSER II HB 630 Egrants Opening May 4, 2021 Base, Supplemental, and Special Needs will be separate funding streams Targeted Support will be calculated after October count Purpose codes set to match ESSER I reporting Anticipate USED reporting to be from Egrants Capital projects will be captured in a separate screen approval of the budget is approval of the capital project 6
ESSER III ARP - HB 632 HB 632: Directs use of the 10% state reserve Has protection for failing Maintenance of Effort Has protection for failing Maintenance of Equity Coordinate with HB 630 ARP USED guidance State plan for reopening schools District plan for reopening schools Submit to OPI Publish on district website within 30 days of receiving ARP funds 7
ESSER III ARP - HB 632 ARP Requirements: 20% of base allocation must be used to address learning loss New definition of state Maintenance of Effort Two state requirements for Maintenance of Equity Per pupil funding for High-Need LEAs (50%) cannot fall more than the state average Per pupil funding for Highest Poverty LEAs (20%) cannot fall below 2019 level 8
ESSER III ARP - HB 632 ARP Requirements (contd): Two LEA requirements for Maintenance of Equity Per pupil state and local funding for High-Poverty schools cannot fall more than the average of the LEA Per pupil FTE cannot fall more than the average of the LEA Not required if any of the following apply: LEA has less than 1,000 students The LEA only operates one school The LEA serves all students in a particular grade with a single school Exceptional or uncontrollable circumstance approved by the Secretary of Education 9
PUBLIC COMMENTS Public Comments and questions on the presentation are welcomed. 10
