American Rescue Plan (ARP) enacted March 2021
Note that New York State Education Dept. (NYSED) is still issuing guidelines for use of NYS's $7.9 billion allocated in the American Rescue Plan (ARP) passed by U.S. Congress in March 2021. Currently, available district funds must be spent by Sept. 30, 2024, although a deadline extension is possible. Sign up to be notified when significant content updates are posted.
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Background
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The total educational component of the March 2021 American Rescue Plan is $168 billion including:
Before they receive the remaining third, states must submit plans to the Education Department on how they will use the federal dollars to reopen schools and meet students' needs. The $168 billion breakdown includes:
Of the $126B in ARP K12 funds, NYS’s total allocation is about $8.9B [7.3% of the total) of which $8B will go directly to Local Educational Agencies (LEAs). RETURN TO TOP |
Intent
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Like the first round of Covid relief aid in the CARES Act, the December measure and the stimulus package allows for a broad range of uses for dollars to stabilize schools. Districts can essentially use it for any activity allowed under other federal laws for education, including those for students with disabilities and those who are homeless.
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Eligibility
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The bulk of the money allotted to stabilize K-12 schools in the stimulus package and CRRSA will go directly to school districts based on the proportion of funding they receive through Title I of the federal Every Student Succeeds Act.
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Filing
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Most likely via a NYSED portal but details are still forthcoming.
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Payment
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Most likely reimbursement school year after the expenses have been paid by the district but still awaiting details from NYSED.
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Resources
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CARES Act (ESSER1 & GEER1) >
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