American rescue plan - elementary and secondary schools emergency relief fund (ARP-ESSER)

This federal formula grant award from the U.S. Department of Education provides $831.17 million to the Kansas State Department of Education through the Education Stabilization Fund (ESF) program. Commonly referred to as the American Rescue Plan - Elementary and Secondary Schools Emergency Relief Fund (ARP-ESSER), the award was issued on March 24, 2021 to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic in elementary and secondary schools.

The Kansas State Department of Education has distributed the funds through over 100 sub-awards to local educational agencies and other organizations across the state. Sub-awards focus on services and programs to support summer enrichment, after school programs, and general COVID-19 relief efforts. Major sub-awardees include Topeka Unified School District 501, Kansas City Kansas Public Schools, and Olathe Public Schools. Funding must be expended by September 30, 2023 to support pandemic-related needs in elementary and secondary education.