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Department of Education outlines ESSER/ARP rules and $92M in prior-approved facility projects

Education Committee - Senate · September 7, 2021
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Summary

Tim Cain told the committee ESSER/ARP expenditures must prevent, prepare for or respond to COVID-19 and meet four federal tests; as of Aug. 25 the department granted prior approval to 248 facility projects (~$92 million) and 435 bus purchases (~$46.6 million), with HVAC work the most common facilities request.

Tim Cain, director of academic facilities and transportation at the Department of Education, briefed the committee on allowable uses and the department's prior-approval process for ESSER/ARP funds.

Cain said every facility project and bus purchase requiring ESSER funds must satisfy four federal requirements: it must prevent, prepare for and respond to COVID-19; be reasonable; be necessary; and be an allowable expense under federal guidance. "The expenditure must prevent, prepare for, and…

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