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By: Maria Allard | C&G Newspapers | Published May 23, 2021
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CENTER LINE/WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS It has been a school year like no other for the teachers, students and families across the state because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
School shutdowns, sanitization practices, mask mandates, a substitute teacher shortage, mental health concerns and more have impacted the learning process with everyone adapting as best they can.
Districts have offered hybrid formats, online-only programs and in-person instruction full time all while social distancing and trying to keep staff and students safe.
Schools have been staying afloat financially with three federal relief bills two under President Donald Trump and a third under President Joe Biden to assist public schools across the state, although the districts have not received all the funding yet.
ESSER II Fund Frequently Asked Questions
ESSER II Fund Frequently Asked Questions Elementary and Secondary School Relief (ESSER II) fund frequently asked questions and responses.
1. How much funding was California awarded for ESSER II funds?
The ESSER II Fund accounts for approximately $54.3 billion of funding for all states and California’s allocation is $6,709,633,866. No less than 90 percent of its allocation ($6,038,670,479) must be used to make subgrants to LEAs, based on each LEA’s share of funds received under Title I, Part A in fiscal year (FY) 2020–21. The remaining up to 10 percent may be used for the State reserve.
2. Do LEAs need to apply for ESSER II funds?
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