Using ESSER Funds to Support Dual Language Programs

The U.S. Congress passed three Coronavirus Relief Funding Laws from April 2020 to March 2021. Each of these laws included funding for K-12 education called Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funding. This presentation:

• Describes the unique characteristics of these funds and how they differ from other federal education funding;

• Outlines the funding designated for State Education Agencies and Local Education Agencies;

• Reviews the required and allowable uses of these funds; and

• Highlights specific programs and activities that may be paid for using ESSER funds