Esser Funds Information
ESSER III Information
Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief III (ESSER III) funds are being provided under the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act of 2021, Public Law 117-2, enacted on March 11, 2021. These funds are intended to respond to the pandemic and address student learning loss as a result of COVID-19.
District Planning Priorities
Communication Health and Safety Learning Recovery
Social, Emotional & Physical Needs of Students and Staff Equity, Engagement, Remote Learning & Digital Gaps
More About ESSER III Funds
Funds are supplemental to all other funding sources to school systems and will not be supplanted at the State level. They will be available thru September 30, 2024.
Allocation Amounts
TEA has released two-thirds of the total allocation to Texas School Districts. The remaining one-third will be made available upon the USDE’s approval of the states spending plan.
- Initial Allocation (2/3): $449,147.00,,
- Remaining Allocation (1/3): $249,573.00
- SRISD Total Allocation: $748,720
Planning Requirements
- 20% must be spent on learning loss activities
- Maintenance of Equity Provision: Supplanting is allowed. District must maintain equity across all schools when reducing local spending.
Planning Considerations
- Transparency
- Meet the needs of students most impacted by the pandemic
- Choosing and implementing the most effective evidence-based interventions
- Prioritizing educational equity
- Including stakeholder engagement
- Having strong fiscal safeguards
ESSER III Task Force
- Committee Members
Frequently Asked Questions
