ESSER

CARES Act ESSER I

In March 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Socioeconomic Security Act, also known as the CARES Act, was signed into law. In the CARES Act, $13.2 billion was dedicated for K-12 schools through Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds. This grant is known as CARES Act ESSER I. The intent and purpose of the CARES Act ESSER I education funding is to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus. These funds are available March 13, 2020 through September 30, 2022.

In August 2020, North Hopkins ISD applied to receive their allocation of the CARES Act ESSER I funds and received their fully awarded Notice of Grant Award in November 2020. North Hopkins ISD’s CARES Act ESSER I allocation is $96,154. 

CRRSA ESSER II

In December 2020, the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, also known as CRRSA, was signed into law. In CRRSA, $54.3 billion was dedicated to the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds. This grant is known as CRRSA ESSER II.  The intent and purpose of CRRSA ESSER II education funding is to prevent, prepare for, or respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.  The funds are available March 13, 2020 through September 30, 2023.

In July 2021, North Hopkins ISD applied to receive their allocation of the CRRSA ESSER II funds.  The fully awarded NOGA was received August 6, 2021.  North Hopkins ISD's CRRSA ESSER II allocation is $411,312.  

ARP Act ESSER III

In March 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act, also known as the ARP Act, was signed into law. In the ARP act, $122 billion was dedicated to the Elementary and Secondary School Education Relief (ESSER) funds. This grant is known as ARP Act ESSER III. The intent and purpose of the ARP Act ESSER III education funding is to help safely reopen and sustain the safe operation of schools and address the impact of the coronavirus on students.

In July 2021, North Hopkins ISD applied to receive their allocation of the ARP Act ESSER III funds. As of August 6, 2021 2/3 of the ESSER III allocation was awarded in the amount of $615,832.  In January 2022, North Hopkins ISD applied to receive the final 1/3 allocation of the ARP Act ESSER III funds and received the fully awarded NOGA in February 2022 in the amount of $308,215.  North Hopkins ISD’s ARP Act ESSER III allocation is $924,047. 

North Hopkins ISD will utilize its ARP Act ESSER III funds to address issues that have risen due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With the ARP Act ESSER III funds, North Hopkins ISD is required, by statue, to set aside 20% of their total allocation to address learning loss and to develop two plans: Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan and Use of Funds Plan.  These plans will be reviewed and revised as necessary every six months, if not completed sooner.