Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER)

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was enacted on March 27, 2020, and included Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Funds for K-12 schools. These ESSER grants will provide school districts with emergency relief funds to address the impact COVID-19 has had elementary and secondary schools.

Questions should be sent to ESSER.

School Operating Status and Instructional Mode Report (PDF)

Annual Reporting for ESSER 

Frequently Asked Questions (PDF) 

Annual Reporting-Questions (PDF) 

The ESSER Annual Report monitored districts’ spending of ESSER funds regarding student demographics.

Annual Reporting-Questions-Interlocals (PDF) 

The ESSER Annual Report monitored Interlocals’ spending of ESSER funds regarding student demographics.

Annual Reporting Definitions (PDF) 

A guide to vocabulary and phrases meant to assist districts and interlocals while completing the ESSER Annual Report. 

Webinar January 29, 2025 (MP4) 

This is an instructional webinar presented to guide districts through the ESSER Annual Report.


For more information, please contact:

Angela Rice
Public Service Executive
(785) 296-1785