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U.S. Department of Education rescinds ESSER liquidation extension; Decatur SD 61 faces potential $1.9M shift

2941164 · April 10, 2025
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Summary

District staff told the board the U.S. Department of Education amended and effectively revoked a previously granted liquidation extension for ESSER/ARP funds, setting the liquidation deadline at March 28, 2025 and creating a possible $1.9 million impact to district funds.

Decatur Public School District 61 administrators told the board that the U.S. Department of Education modified a previously granted liquidation extension for American Rescue Plan (ESSER) funds, potentially forcing the district to move approximately $1,900,000 into its general fund.

Dr. Curry, a district administrator, told the board that the department sent a letter dated March 28, 2025, notifying the district and other recipients that the period to liquidate obligations under the Education…

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