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State seeks input on ARP-ESSER state-reserve priorities; early emphasis on learning-loss, summer enrichment and mental health

5941993 · October 14, 2025
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Department staff described the state-reserve planning for ARP-ESSER funds, saying stakeholder input prioritized summer learning, early-grade literacy interventions, and mental-health supports for students and school staff.

The department briefed the board on the development of the state—s ARP-ESSER (American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief) state-reserve plan, including stakeholder input, preliminary priorities and an extension of the federal submission deadline to June 25.

Plan purpose and funding Officials said the state must submit a plan describing how it will use its state-reserve portion of ARP-ESSER funds. The department described a planning process that solicited input via an online survey (about 2,500 stakeholder responses) and stakeholder convenings; the state report must address how funds will accelerate safe in-person instruction, address learning loss, and ensure…

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