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

The South Dakota Department of Education received a $382,019,236 formula grant award from the U.S. Department of Education on March 24, 2021 through September 30, 2023. The grant was provided through the Education Stabilization Fund's Elementary and Secondary Schools Emergency Relief Fund program (CFDA 84.425).

The substantial funding was intended to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus pandemic through the 2023 completion date. As the designated state education agency under this formula grant, the South Dakota Department of Education will utilize the $382 million to support local educational agencies in South Dakota as they deliver critical services to address the impact of COVID-19 on elementary and secondary schools. This includes efforts to safely reopen schools and sustain their operations while addressing the academic, social, emotional, and mental health needs of students during the ongoing public health emergency.