COVID-19 Support: District Waivers, Finance & Grants

This guidance may be outdated, please refer to the respective program page for up-to-date information.

2020 - 2021 School Year

Federal Funding

For new questions in 2021 related to federal funding see also the Department of Grant Compliance and Administration FAQ documents.

FAQ and Guidance

• Federal Funding and Grants FAQ (PDF) December 10, 2020 
• Federally Funded ESC Grants FAQ (PDF) April 23, 2020
• Migrant Education Program Guidance (PDF) May 7, 2020 
• CARES Act Funding and Expense Reimbursement FAQ (PDF) January 7, 2021 
  • Texas Department of Emergency Management (TDEM) Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) FAQ (PDF) September 17, 2020 
  • 2021 FAQ for CRF Operation Connectivity PPRP  January 14, 2021 
• CARES Act Equitable Services FAQ (PDF) December 3, 2020 
• CARES Act Funding Support for LEAs (PDF) January 7, 2021 
• SY 20-21 FEMA FAQ (PDF) September 17, 2020 
• Total Supplemental Federal Funding, Excluding ESSER II and ESSER III (PDF) April 29, 2021
• Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief III (ESSER III) Funding
  • Funding Support to K-12 Education Slides (PDF) April 29, 2021 
  • ESSER III Allocation Amounts by LEA  (PDF) April 28, 2021 
  • ESSER I/II/III FAQ (updated regularly)
  • TAA: Release of ESSER III Formula Funds to Texas Public School Systems April 28, 2021 
  • Press Release: Governor Abbott, Legislative Leaders Announce $11.2 Billion In New Funding For Texas Public Schools (PDF) April 28, 2021
  • Electronic Grant Application (search for 2020-2023 ARP ESSER III Federal Grant Application)
  • TAA: Notice of Public Comment:  ESSER III State Plan May 13, 2021 
  • TEA ESSER III Grant Program Page, Resources and Trainings
  • Approved Texas ARP ESSER III State Plan (PDF) July 7, 2021
    • Texas ARP ESSER III State Plan Approval Letter (PDF) July 7, 2021
    • Required data posting:  Appendix A: School Operating Status and Instructional Mode Data (PDF) June 14, 2021
• Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief II (ESSER II) Funding
  • ESSER II Allocation Amounts by LEA (PDF) June 3, 2021 
  • Electronic Grant Application (search for 2020-2022 CRRSA ESSER II Federal Grant Application) – application will be available Friday, June 4^th
  • ESSER I/II/III FAQ (updated regularly)
  • TAA: Release of ESSER II Formula Funds to Texas LEAs June 3, 2021 
• Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Supplemental (ESSER-SUPP) Funding
  • ESSER Supplemental Allocation Amounts by LEA (PDF)  June 24, 2021
  • TAA: Release of ESSER Supplemental (ESSER-SUPP) Funds to Eligible Texas Public School Districts and Open-enrollment Charter Schools June 24, 2021
  • TEA ESSER Supplemental Grant Program Page

Tools, Templates, and Resources

• 2019-2020 CARES Entitlement Amounts by LEA (PDF) May 21, 2020 
• SHARS CARES Act Provider Relief Fund Application (deadline to start the application is Monday, Aug 3^rd) July 28, 2020 
  • For questions, email: RateAnalysisSHARS@hhsc.state.tx.us
• COVID Response Funding (PDF) January 15, 2022

Correspondence and Notices

• Notice of Public Comment: Expedited COVID Federal Grant Fiscal Waivers Approved by USDE (PDF) June 25, 2020 
• TAA: TDEM CRF LEA Reimbursement Program
• Notice of Public Comment: ESSA Title IV, Part A Waiver Request to USDE (PDF) January 7, 2021 
• TAA: ESSA Waiver Requests to USDE June 17, 2021 

Attendance and Enrollment

FAQ and Guidance

• SY 20-21 Attendance and Enrollment FAQ (PDF) June 3, 2021 
• SY 20-21 Career and Technical Education (CTE) On-Campus Course Recommendations (PDF) July 6, 2020
• SY 20-21 Courses with On-Campus Needs or Supply Needs for Remote Learning (PDF) July 6, 2020
• SY 20-21 House Bill 3 Additional Days School Year (ADSY) FAQ (PDF) July 9, 2020
• Asynchronous and Synchronous Instruction
• SY 21-22 Remote Instruction that is not part of the TXVSN (PDF) June 17, 2021
• 2021–22 Local Remote Learning Program ADA Funding Eligibility Guidelines (PDF) December 16, 2021

Tools, Templates, and Resources

• COVID-19 Superintendent Briefing Video – June 23
• SY 20-21 Attendance Method Comparison Chart (PDF) July 7, 2020
• SY 20-21 ADA Hold Harmless Final (Excel) July 22, 2020
• Summary of Texas Public Schools Student Enrollment Trends: October 2020 (PDF) January 7, 2021 
• Attestation Statement for ADA Hold Harmless Beyond the First Two Six-Week Reporting Periods (PDF) January 21, 2021
• Fall PEIMS On-Campus Attendance Participation (Excel) March 4, 2021
• Summary of Texas Public School Student Enrollment Trends: January 2021 (PDF) March 4, 2021
• LEA Data Reporting And Remote Learning Student Eligibility Listing Instructions Webinar December 16, 2021
  • February 24, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.

Correspondence and Notices

• Press Release: TEA Updates Pandemic School Funding Formula October 1, 2020
• Press Release: State Leadership Announces Funding For Texas School Systems To Support In-Person Instruction (PDF) March 4, 2021

State Funding

FAQ and Guidance

• Charter Amendments & Funding Items (PDF) April 19, 2020 
• General State Funding FAQs (PDF) July 9, 2020 
• School FIRST FAQ (PDF) October 22, 2020

Tools, Templates and Resources

• Instructions for Submitting an Annual Financial Report Due Date Extension Waiver (PDF) June 25, 2020 
• Summer Learning Program Budgeting Guidance (PDF) May 27, 2020 

Waivers

FAQ and Guidance

• SY 20-21 Texas Virtual School Network FAQ (PDF) July 28, 2020
• SY 20-21 Reading Diagnostic Instruments Guidance (PDF) June 4, 2020 
• SY 21-22 Waivers FAQ (PDF) January 13, 2022

Tools, Templates and Resources

• 40% Campus Hybrid Instruction for 9^th-12^th Grade Students Waiver (PDF) January 26, 2021
• Extend the Start of the 2020-2021 School Year Transition Beyond the Four-Week Limit Waiver (PDF) August 17, 2020
• SY 20-21 COVID-19 Related Waivers (PDF) April 1, 2021
• Instructions for submitting a DAEP Class Size Waiver (PDF) August 13, 2020
• Instructions for Submitting an Annual Financial Report Due Date Extension Waiver (PDF) June 25, 2020 
• LEA Cancellation of Remote Learning November 5, 2020
  • Sample Parent Notification Letter for Cancellation of Student Remote Learning  (English)
  • Sample Parent Notification Letter for Cancellation of Student Remote Learning   (Spanish)   
  • Attestation for Terminating Remote Learning for Individual Students
• Request to Restrict Student Access to On-Campus Instruction Due to Confirmed Instructional Staff Cases of COVID-19 on Campus form (PDF) November 20, 2020
• Instructions for Submitting an Educator Appraisal Waiver (PDF) March 30, 2021
• Hybrid Instruction During District-Scheduled Testing Days for K – 8th Grade Students Waiver (PDF) February 26, 2021
• Instructions for Submitting a CPR Waiver (PDF) February 11, 2021
• Instructions for Submitting a Local Designation System Survey Waiver (PDF) April 1, 2021
• SY 21-22 Grade 7 Reading Instruments Guidance and Instructions for Submitting a Waiver (PDF) August 26, 2021

This guidance may be outdated, please refer to the respective program page for up-to-date information.

Federal Funding

FAQ and Guidance

• Federal Funding and Grants FAQ (PDF) October 1, 2020 
• Federally Funded ESC Grants FAQ (PDF) April 23, 2020
• Migrant Education Program Guidance (PDF) May 7, 2020 
• CARES Act Funding and Expense Reimbursement FAQ (PDF) October 15, 2020 
• CARES Act Equitable Services FAQ (PDF) October 22, 2020 
• CARES Act Funding Support for LEAs (PDF) June 18, 2020 

Tools, Templates, and Resources

• 2019-2020 CARES Entitlement Amounts by LEA (PDF) May 21, 2020 
• SHARS CARES Act Provider Relief Fund Application (deadline to start the application is Monday, Aug 3^rd) July 28, 2020 
  • For questions, email: RateAnalysisSHARS@hhsc.state.tx.us

Correspondence and Notices

• TAA: TEA ESSA Waiver Request to USDE re Federal Funds (PDF) March 26, 2020
• TAA: Expedited COVID Federal Grant Fiscal Waiver Request to USDE (PDF) April 14, 2020
• TAA: Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Waiver Approval & 2020 State Academic Accountability (PDF) April 6, 2020
• TAA: COVID19 Federal ESSA Waiver Request  (PDF) March 18, 2020
• Notice of Public Comment: Expedited COVID Federal Grant Fiscal Waivers Approved by USDE (PDF) June 25, 2020 

FEMA-Related Issues

FAQ and Guidance

• FEMA FAQs (PDF) April 28, 2020
• Texas Department of Emergency Management FEMA FAQ (PDF) May 11, 2020 

Tools, Templates, and Resources

• TDEM/FEMA School System Conference Call (MP3) May 7, 2020 
• FEMA COVID-19 Pandemic Operational Guidance Document (PDF) June 4, 2020 

Attendance and Enrollment

FAQ and Guidance

• Attendance and Enrollment FAQ (PDF) May 19, 2020
• Virtual Enrollment FAQ and Best Practices (PDF) April 23, 2020
• Uncontactable Student FAQ and Guidance (PDF) May 8, 2020

Tools, Templates, and Resources

• Instructions for Submitting a Missed School Day Waiver (PDF) June 25, 2020 

Correspondence and Notices

• Instructional Continuity Attestation While Open (PDF) March 27, 2020
• Instructional Continuity Attestation While Closed (PDF) June 25, 2020

State Funding

FAQ and Guidance

• Charter Amendments & Funding Items (PDF) April 19, 2020 
• School Safety FAQ (PDF) April 3, 2020 
• General State Funding FAQs (PDF) July 9, 2020 

Waivers

FAQ and Guidance

• 90% Rule Guidance Updated (PDF) March 26, 2020 
• Texas Virtual School Network FAQ (PDF) July 28, 2020 
• Reading Diagnostic Instruments Guidance (PDF) June 4, 2020 

Tools, Templates and Resources

• Steps for Submitting a CPR Waiver (PDF) April 21, 2020
• Instructions for Submitting an Educator Appraisal Waiver (PDF) March 26, 2020 
• Steps for Submitting an Instructional Materials Inventory Waiver (PDF) April 28, 2020 
• Instructions for Submitting a Missed School Day Waiver (PDF) June 25, 2020 
• Instructions for submitting an ASVAB Waiver (PDF) May 5, 2020 
• Instructions for Submitting a Parent Notification for Students at Risk of Failure Waiver (PDF) May 28, 2020
• SY 19-20 COVID-19 Related Waivers (PDF) July 7, 2020