Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act
CARES Act
Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER)
- DESE CARES Act Guidance (last updated 8-3-20)
- DESE CARES Act Webinar (5-11-20): Recorded Webinar | PowerPoint Slides
- DESE CARES Act Webinar FAQs
- USED Guidance on Equitable Services Under The CARES Act
- ESSER LEA Allocations (Revised 7-29-20)
- Payment Request for Reimbursement
- ESSER Nonpublic Proportionate Share (Revised 7-29-20)
- The CARES Act - Application & Assurance for ESSER Funds Directions
- The CARES Act - Application & Assurance for ESSER Funds
- Affirmation of Consultation with Nonpublic School Officials for CARES Act
- The CARES Act Revenue Codes
- DESE Public Notice for Nonpublic School Participation
- LEA Public Notice for Nonpublic School Participation
- Federal ESSER Legislation and Guidance
Missouri Student Connectivity Grant
- This project supports student connectivity across the state, specifically by increasing both access to WiFi and the number of devices in the hands of Missouri students.
Transportation Supplement
- Funds to support student transportation costs related to COVID-19 will be provided to schools through a supplemental grant.
Transportation for Meal Delivery
- Reimbursements will be available for direct costs associated with delivering meals when school buildings were closed during spring 2020.
Emergency Worker Childcare
- Some schools provided childcare services for families of medical professionals and emergency workers supporting the COVID-19 response effort in spring 2020. A one-time application process will be developed to collect eligible expenditures for such services.
COVID-19 Response Supply Reimbursement Grant
- Funds will be provided to reimburse districts for a 25% share of costs associated with personal protective equipment and medical and cleaning supplies for school buildings and buses.
Seamless Summer Option Meals and Safety Resources During COVID-19
Governor's Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund
ESSER Contact Information
|
Project |
Section Contact |
Phone |
|
ESSER Allocations |
ESEA Finance |
573-751-2641 |
|
Digital Divide |
Amber Riley |
573-526-8493 |
|
Transportation Supplement |
School Finance (Debra Clink) |
573-751-0357 |
|
PPE/Medical/Sanitation |
School Finance (David Tramel) |
573-751-0357 |
|
Emergency Childcare |
School Finance (David Tramel) |
573-751-0357 |
|
Meal Delivery |
School Finance (Debra Clink) |
573-751-0357 |
|
Families First Coronavirus Response Funds |
School Foods |
573-751-4402 |
|
Sheltered Workshop Assistance |
Special Education Finance |
573-751-3561 |
|
State Schools Transp. Supplement |
Special Education Finance |
573-751-3561 |
