Grants

The Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) I grant program is authorized in Title VIII, Division B, of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which was signed into law in March 2020.

The period of availability for ESSER I grant funds is from March 13, 2020 (with pre-award) to September 30, 2022 (with carryover).

The ESSER I FAR code is 266.

Grant Allocations

The Entitlements page lists ESSER I amounts allocated to eligible LEAs by LEA and ESC.

Refer to the ESSER Fund Allocation Procedures for details on TEA's method for allocating ESSER funds.

ESSER Training and Resources

ESSER I training from July 20 is available from the Grant Compliance and Administration playlist of the TEA YouTube channel.

The following resources apply to the ESSER I, CRRSA ESSER II, and ARP ESSER III grant programs.

  • ESSER FAQ: Answers to frequently asked questions are listed in the ESSER FAQ. The FAQ will be updated regularly. Use the ESSER FAQ Submission form to submit new ESSER questions to TEA staff. 
  • ESSER Side-by-Side: The ESSER Side-by-Side Requirements Document provides an overview of the three ESSER grants.
  • Statewide Training: TEA staff presented a statewide training on the ESSER grants in May 2021. The Grant Program Overview provides information applicable tothe ESSER grant applications and requirements.

ESSER Forms

To meet ESSER requirements, TEA has developed the following forms:

Random Validations

The Department of Grant Compliance and Administration administers a random validation monitoring process to ensure LEAs are in compliance with ESSER I requirements.

Annual Performance Reporting

LEAs that accept ESSER I grant funds are required to meet performance reporting requirements.

Grant Application Materials

Materials related to ESSER I grant funds are available at the following links:

The Emergency Assistance to Non-Public Schools (EANS) grant is part of the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) II Fund, authorized by the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA) Act signed into law in December 2020. EANS provides funding for services to non-public schools suffering the impact of COVID-19. The EANS program was extended by the American Rescue Plan on March 11th, 2021.

EANS Grant Programs

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CRRSA EANS I Grant Program

Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSA Act), Pub. L. No. 116-260 (December 27, 2020), Congress authorized the Emergency Assistance to Non-Public Schools (EANS) program as part of the Act’s Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund (GEER).
   
ARP EANS II Grant Program The American Rescue Plan Act extends the EANS program authorized under section 312(d) of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSA Act), Pub. Law 116-260 (Dec. 27, 2020).

Frequently Asked Questions

Refer to the EANS Grant Program FAQ for answers to common questions.

Use the EANS FAQ Submission form to submit new EANS questions to TEA staff. 

EANS Resources

 

ESSER grant funding is authorized in three pieces of legislation. As a result, the ESSER programs are administered by TEA as separate grant programs. An ESSER side-by-side is under development.

The ESSER I, CRRSA ESSER II, and ARP ESSER III grant programs run concurrently. During the overlap in periods of availability, grantees may expend funds from any of the grant programs.

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ESSER I Grant Program 
(FAR code 266)

 Authorized in Title VIII, Division B, of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, signed into law in March 2020. Period of availability is March 13, 2020 (with pre-award), to September 30, 2022 (with carryover).
   

CRRSA ESSER II Grant Program 
(FAR code 281)

 Authorized in the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA), signed into law in December 2020. Period of availability is March 13, 2020 (with pre-award), to September 30, 2023 (with carryover).
   

ARP ESSER III Grant Program
(FAR code 282)

Authorized in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARP), signed into law in March 2021. Period of availability is March 13, 2020 (with pre-award), to September 30, 2024 (with carryover).

Approved Texas State Plan for ARP ESSER III (July 7, 2021)

Required data posting:  Appendix A: School Operating Status and Instructional Mode Data (PDF) (June 14, 2021)
   

ESSER-SUPP Grant Program
(Use ESSER III FAR code 283, along with a local option code to distinguish it as separate from ESSER III)

The Texas Legislature authorized under TEC Section 29.930 as added by House Bill 1525, 87th Legislature, Regular Session, a portion of the state’s discretionary ESSER III funding to provide additional resources to pay for unreimbursed costs due to the coronavirus pandemic and for intensive educational supports for students not performing satisfactorily.

Grant Allocations

The Entitlements page lists ESSER amounts allocated to eligible LEAs by LEA and ESC.

Refer to the ESSER Fund Allocation Procedures for details on TEA's method for allocating ESSER funds.

    USDE Annual Performance Reporting

    TEA has developed the following USDE Annual Performance Reporting resources:

    ESSER Compliance 

    ESSER II

    The ESSER Compliance Team is validating a group of 200 LEAs and reviewing the selected checkboxes that were identified in Section C. of the CRRSA ESSER II application. The team is validating to ensure that the LEAs selected for validation has documentation to verify that the LEA followed a process for determining need for the district, and how the LEA determined types of processes the LEA followed in prioritizing what activities would be funded with ESSER II funds. 

    See the list of 200 LEAs selected for 2022 Needs Assessment validation here.

    ESSER III

    An LEA that receives ESSER III grant funding is required to develop the following plans and post them online:

    • A plan for safe return to in-person instruction and continuity of services, per ARP Section 2001(i)
    • An ESSER III use of funds plan

    For all LEAs that receive ESSER III grant funding, TEA is required to supply USDE with the URLs for these two plans.

    The ESSER Compliance Team is validating a group of 200 LEAs to ensure their return to in-person instruction plans are up to date, posted appropriately, contain required elements, and that the current links are working.

    See the list of 200 LEAs selected for 2022 RIPICS validation here.

    Districts selected for ESSER validation will submit documentation via the ESSER Compliance SmartSheet WorkApp which can be accessed here.

    TEA Resources

    TEA has developed the following ESSER resources:

    ESSER Forms

    To meet ESSER requirements, TEA has developed the following forms:

    ESSER Planning Resources

    The Resilient Schools Support Program (RSSP), one of TEA's Strong Start Resources, has developed a COVID Recovery ESSER Planning Template (Excel and accessible PDF). This template is not a mandatory tool but an optional one you may use to align your funding plan to your LEA learning acceleration strategy.

    A more extensive Learning Acceleration Planning Workbook tool is used by 75-plus LEAs in the RSSP. The RSSP is currently supporting LEAs in developing stakeholder-informed learning acceleration plans based on data and is providing technical assistance to implement learning acceleration strategies (e.g., improved instructional strategies, interventions, high dosage tutoring, etc.). To learn more about the planning workbook, the learning acceleration strategies, or the RSSP, email RSSP@tea.texas.gov.

    Information on COVID-19 and federal grant funds is provided on TEA's Coronavirus (COVID-19) Support and Guidance page includes links the following FAQs, which include information related to federal funding and COVID-19:

    Grant Extensions

    All Grants Administration Division deadlines and due dates for grant applications and expenditure reports were adjusted to account for the operational disruptions caused by COVID-19. For details, refer to Universal Errata #1, also linked to the TEA Grant Opportunities page. 

    USDE Waiver of Federal Fiscal Requirements

    TEA received approval of its expedited fiscal waiver request from USDE on April 10, 2020. Part of the expedited waiver process is to follow-up with USDE on any public comments received on the waiver application. The TTAA letter posted on the agency web site gives LEAs and the public the opportunity to provide comments on the agency’s latest federal grant waiver request. Note that an additional waiver request, as discussed in the Federal Funding and Grants FAQ has also been submitted, but will be a slower review process.

    Two reimbursement programs are currently authorized to reimburse local educational agencies (LEAs) for certain expenditures made during the COVID-19 pandemic:

    • The Operation Connectivity Prior Purchase Reimbursement Program (PPRP) provides reimbursement funding to eligible LEAs for technology-related purchases made to serve students and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. 
    • The CRF Operation Connectivity Bulk-Purchase Local Match Reimbursement Program (LMRP) provides reimbursement funding to eligible LEAs to facilitate distance learning, including technological improvements, in connection with school closings to enable compliance with COVID-19 precautions and for developing online learning capabilities necessary to continue educational instruction in response to COVID-19-related school closures.

    The CRF Operation Connectivity PPRP and LMRP are authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, Section 5001.

    PPRP Update (Dec. 30, 2020)

    On December 27, 2020, President Trump signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, passed by Congress, within the allotted time frame. The bill includes 1) additional stimulus funding to be available to LEAs, and 2) an extension to the end date of the CRF funding (which is funding PPRP) to December 31, 2021.

    Given this new federal extension, TEA has made the following changes to the PPRP program to allow LEAs more time and flexibility to maximize their potential for reimbursement:

    • TEA is suspending processing the PPRP applications for the coming week.
    • The application will be reopened, starting in January.
    • All requests for new applications or amendments must be received by January 31.
    • All eligible devices to be reimbursed must be received by the LEA by February 28.
    • There will be no further extensions or exceptions to the program timeline or deadlines.
    • TEA expects the final reimbursement percentage to be closer to the originally anticipated 75% reimbursement rate.
    • TEA reserves the right to ratably reduce or increase the 75% reimbursement rate to ensure all CRF funds are allocated and expended, depending on the statewide total request for reimbursement received from all eligible LEAs that apply.

    Errata including these program changes and further details will be posted here as soon as they are available.

    CRF Operation Connectivity Prior Purchase Reimbursement Program (PPRP)

    To request an application, or with any questions related to the CRF Operation Connectivity PPRP application process, email customerservice@teabulkorder.com, preferably between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. There will be light email coverage on the weekend; if you email during that time, expect a delay in response time.

    Program Guidelines

    PPRP Program Guidelines (12/09/2020)

    FAQ and Errata

    Statewide Training

    TEA provided statewide training on the CRF Operation Connectivity PPRP on Nov. 20, 2020.

    Purpose and Goals

    For a description of the CRF Operation Connectivity PPRP purpose and goals, refer to Gov. Abbott's press release of Nov. 18, 2020.

    CRF Operation Connectivity Bulk-Purchase LMRP

    The following information applies to the CRF Operation Connectivity Bulk-Purchase LMRP.

    Program Guidelines

    LMRP Program Guidelines (12/10/2020)

    Eligible Applicants

    LEAs that participated in the CRF Operation Connectivity Bulk-Purchase Program are eligible to apply for the CRF Operation Connectivity Bulk-Purchase LMRP. 

    Because the CRF Operation Connectivity Bulk-Purchase LMRP is a match-based program, funds will only be awarded to applicants who demonstrate that their city/county has allocated funds to the LEA for the bulk-purchase local match. 

    How to Apply for Funds

    Eligible applicants email customerservice@teabulkorder.com with a request for the CRF Operation Connectivity Bulk-Purchase LMRP application.

    The application is the form that applicants submit to request reimbursement funding. Applicants must submit the following documentation with their application/reimbursement request:

    • The date the city/county allocated its Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF) to the LEA
    • Amount of allocation from the city/county
    • Purpose of allocation (needs to include bulk-purchase costs) from the city/county to the LEA

    Documentation provided on official city or county letterhead is preferred. All documentation must bear the signature of the appropriate city or county official.

    Submission Deadline

    The deadline for submitting the application/reimbursement request for the CRF Operation Connectivity Bulk-Purchase LMRP funds has been extended. Applications/reimbursement requests must be received by 11:59 p.m. CT, October 15, 2020.

    Requests for payment from the CRF Operation Connectivity Bulk-Purchase LMRP program awardees will be processed on a "first-in, first-out" basis until program funds are exhausted.

    Allowable Expenses

    Allowable expenses that may be reimbursed under the programs are listed in the CARES Act Funding and COVID Expense Reimbursement FAQ, published in the COVID-19 Support and Guidance section of the TEA website. 

    Program Guidance

    The department is responsible for managing all discretionary and formula grants, ensuring the agency’s compliance with the fiscal requirements of federal grants, and conducting monitoring and grant reviews of federal grant subrecipients.

    Visit the New and Updated Resources page for links to recently released information from GCA and its divisions.

    COVID Grant Funding

    The following federal grant and reimbursement programs have been authorized in response to COVID-19:

    Department Functions

    Links in the following table lead to information on the department's primary functions.

    Divisions of the Department

    • Federal Fiscal Compliance and Reporting Division
      Oversees activities of federal grant programs to ensure they are compliant with fiscal requirements and ensures that the agency is compliant with federal reporting requirements.
    • Federal Fiscal Monitoring Division
      Monitors the expenditures of federal grant subrecipients to ensure federal funds are used for authorized purposes in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of federal awards.
    • Federal Program Compliance Division
      Provides state administration and implementation of ESSA programs (Title I, Parts A and D); Migrant; Title II, Part A; Title IV, Part A; Titles V, VI, and VII; and ESSA PNP services).
    • Grants Administration Division
      Provides centralized administration of all formula and discretionary state-appropriated funds and federal grant funds awarded to TEA; administers all grant funds awarded to subrecipients.
    • Special Monitoring Division
      Monitors Disaster Relief and Federal Grant funds to ensure they are utilized to maximize project goals and objectives, to identify and prevent wasteful spending, and minimize waste, fraud, and abuse.

    Reporting Fraud, Waste or Abuse in Texas

    Anyone can report fraud, waste or abuse involving state and federal resources or concerning Texas public schools and Education Service Centers.

    The State Auditor’s Office (SAO) investigates allegations of fraud, waste or abuse related to funds from the General Appropriations Act – expenditures by state agencies, colleges and universities or use of state grant money.

    To report fraud, waste, or abuse, call the SAO Hotline at 1-800-TX-AUDIT (892-8348) or visit the State Auditor's Office website.

    Reports of fraud may also be mailed to:

    State Auditor's Office
    Attn: Investigations and Audit Support
    P.O. Box 12067
    Austin, TX 78711-2067

    Refer to this page for information regarding federal grant funding related to disaster relief.

    COVID-19

    Federal grant programs authorized in response to COVID-19 are described on the GCA page of the TEA website.

    Hurricane Harvey

    In late August of 2017, Hurricane Harvey made landfall and traveled over the Gulf Coast of Texas. High winds, record amounts of rain, and flooding caused massive damage and affected millions of Texans, including Texas school children.

    Local educational agencies (LEAs) in counties included in Governor Abbott's disaster declaration may have lost equipment or facilities. LEAs that received evacuee students were required to provide services on an emergency basis. In both cases, it is possible that federal grant funds may be used to help mitigate the effects of the disaster and improve student safety. In addition, some requirements applicable to the expenditure of federal grant funds may be eligible for waiver or extension.

    Information and resources on this page will aid LEAs in the proper and allowable disaster-related expenditure of federal grant funds. These resources are directed specifically to LEAs impacted by Hurricane Harvey (either LEAs located in counties identified in the governor’s disaster declaration or LEAs receiving evacuee students).

    With any further questions about Hurricane Harvey and the expenditure of federal grant funds, email grants@tea.texas.gov.

    Immediate Aid to Restart School Operations (Restart) FAQs 

    Restart FAQs for LEAs

    Restart FAQs for Private Nonprofit Schools

    Impact on Federal Grant Funds: Guidance and FAQ

    GCO has prepared a Hurricane Harvey Guidance and FAQ (V1, 09/14/2017) regarding the impact of the disaster on federal grant funds.

    Procurement Process and Forms

    One allowable use of a non-competitive procurement is a public exigency or emergency that will not allow for a delay in services, caused by the competitive solicitation process. In the event of an emergency, such as Hurricane Harvey, a grant recipient may choose to solicit a noncompetitive proposal from only one source to avoid delay in procuring items or services (2 CFR 200.320(f)(2)).

    Local educational agencies (LEAs) in Texas affected by the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey may need to use the noncompetitive proposal method of procurement to quickly purchase needed items or services. When using the noncompetitive procurement method, all costs must still be allowable under the specific program.

    For example, an LEA that received damage from Hurricane Harvey may need to quickly replace or acquire materials or services that were damaged, destroyed, or lost in the storms.  Also, an LEA receiving a number of evacuated students may need to choose the noncompetitive procurement option to more quickly procure needed items or services to be able to serve the unexpected growth in enrollment numbers.

    NOTE:

    This type of noncompetitive procurement is only applicable during a short period of time after the emergency. It is not generally applicable after the immediate needs have been met.

    LEAs that determine a need for noncompetitive procurement are not required to obtain prior approval from TEA. Local documentation on how the determination was made would be kept locally. However, if the LEA prefers to obtain prior approval from TEA as their documentation for auditors, appropriate forms are available below.

    1. For LEAs located in counties identified in the Governor’s disaster declaration that received damages in the storms, an automatically approved form is available for downloading. Submission to TEA is not required.
    2. For LEAs outside the counties identified in the Governor’s disaster declaration that enrolled evacuated students from Hurricane Harvey, a prior approval request may be submitted to the Associate Commissioner for Grants Compliance and Oversight.  Approvals will be processed within three business days.

    Waiver and Extension of Federal Requirements

    Texas intends to apply to the US Department of Education (USDE) for the waivers listed below on behalf of LEAs affected by Hurricane Harvey. Before the application can be submitted, TEA must allow time for public comment.

    Due to the need to provide timely flexibility to LEAs affected by Hurricane Harvey, all comments on these proposed waivers are due by Friday, September 29, 2017, by email to grants@tea.texas.gov.

    Once TEA reviews any comments received and makes any appropriate modifications, the comments will be submitted to USDE as part of the state’s waiver requests. When TEA receives USDE approval of the waiver requests, additional information will be provided to LEAs on the implementation of the waivers through a statewide To the Administrator Addressed letter.

    Background

    LEAs receive a variety of federal education funds based on statutory formulas. These funds have a period of availability of 27 months.

    • 2015–2016 carryover funds into 2016-2017 are only available for obligation through September 30, 2017.
    • 2016–2017 federal funds are available for obligation through September 30, 2018.
    • 2017–2018 federal funds are available for obligation through September 30, 2019.

    Funds must be expended for allowable activities to serve the program’s intended beneficiaries. It is anticipated that LEAs will expend more federal funds in the 2017-2018 school year to serve the intended beneficiaries of the program areas with allowable uses of funds, in both affected LEAs and in LEAs that enroll evacuee students displaced by Hurricane Harvey due to needing to meet needs of students.

    Hurricane Harvey hit the Texas Gulf Coast region beginning on August 25, 2017, and heavily impacted LEA operations in over 300 LEAs. Sixty counties have been identified in the governor’s disaster declaration.

    The state believes that the following waivers will provide LEAs affected by Hurricane Harvey with greater flexibility to effectively implement their federal education grants to serve the intended beneficiaries.

    Maintenance of Effort (MOE) Waiver

      TEA intends to apply for a waiver of MOE requirements under Section 300.203 of 34 CFR for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Part B (IDEA-B) and Section 8521 of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

        This waiver will allow LEAs who have large variances in expenditures of state and local funds due to events caused by a natural disaster to have more time to recover and return to normal levels of effort.  

        Title I, Part A Carryover Limitation Waiver

        TEA intends to apply for a waiver of Section 1127(a) of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) that limits carryover to 15% for Title I, Part A funds.

        This waiver would allow LEAs affected by Hurricane Harvey to carry over a greater percentage of their 2016-2017 Title I, Part A funds to use during the 2017-2018 school year to meet new identified needs. 

        Extend the Period of Availability

        TEA intends to apply for a waiver of 421(b) of GEPA (Tydings Amendment) to extend the period of availability of FY2016 (School Year 2016-2017) federal grant funds to September 30, 2019, for the state and all of its eligible LEAs affected by Hurricane Harvey.

        This waiver would extend the "life" of the funds for another year. This will allow the state and eligible LEAs to have more time to expend these funds to meet new identified needs.

        Extend the Liquidation Period

        TEA intends to apply for a waiver of 34 CFR 76.703 to extend the liquidation period for obligations made during the award period for FY 2015 (school year 2015-2016) for federal grant funds for the state and all of its eligible LEAs affected by Hurricane Harvey.

        This waiver would extend the amount of time eligible LEAs have to liquidate federal grant funds for obligations made during the grant period. This will allow eligible LEAs to have more time to receive goods and services that may have been interrupted by the natural disaster.

        ESSA and School Systems ">ESSA increases school system responsibilities for monitoring student outcomes, and for offering high-quality guidance and technical assistance to schools engaged in continuous improvement planning. 

        ESSA Tools for School Systems

        ESSA offers school systems greater flexibility for using federal funds to effectively implement comprehensive, districtwide research-based initiatives that maximize student academic outcomes, particularly for those students at risk of not meeting challenging state academic assessment standards.

        ESSA renews the U.S. Department of Education’s emphasis on comprehensive needs assessments and improvement planning. The new regulations increase school systems' responsibilities for monitoring student outcomes, coordinated use of federal funds, and for offering high-quality guidance and technical assistance to schools engaged in continuous improvement planning.

        ESSA Private School Equitable Services

        ESSA includes requirements for the monitoring and enforcement of equitable services to private nonprofit schools (PNPs). Refer to the ESSA Private School Equitable Services page of the TEA website for details on those requirements, as well as contact information for the designated TEA PNP ombudsman, contact person, and private school services state coordinator.

        The ESSA Private School Equitable Services page of the TEA website also includes links to the Affirmation of Consultation form that districts and eligible private nonprofit schools (PNPs) must collaborate to complete. Instructions for completing and submitting the form are also linked on that page, in addition to the sections of ESSA that specify the PNP consultation requirement.

        ESSA Fund Codes

        The following fund codes are applicable to the ESSA Consolidated Grant Application:

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        ESSA Grant

        LEA Fund Code

        SSA Fund Code

        Title I, Part A

        211

        300

        Title I, Part C Migrant

        212

        301

        Title I, Part D, Subpart 1

        215

        304

        Title I, Part D, Subpart 2

        211

        300

        Title II, Part A

        255

        342

        Title III, Part A ELA

        263

        350

        Title III, Part A Immigrant

        263

        350

        Title IV, Part A-SSAEP

        289

        379

        Title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations (2 CFR) Part 200 was incorporated into general federal regulation on Dec. 26, 2014. These regulations govern all federal grants awarded by the US Department of Education (USDE) to the state or to an LEA on or after that date.

        As a result of this change, the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) consists of multiple parts and regulations. For a complete description of the federal regulations that apply to federal education grant awards, visit USDE’s EDGAR website.

        Prior Approval, Disclosure, and Justification Forms under EDGAR

        EDGAR requires local educational agencies (LEAs) to request approval from or provide justification to the state educational agency before taking certain actions involving grant funds. TEA has developed forms for LEAs to use in requesting approval or providing justification.

        Other forms are also available to justify specific costs. Those are submitted with some grant applications or maintained locally, as specified in the application's program guidelines.

        Application of Required Grant Documents

        The regulations are incorporated in the general and fiscal guidelines and the provisions and assurances that are part of TEA's standard grant application:

        TEA Grantee Guidance

        For your convenience, TEA has compiled all parts of EDGAR (34 CFR 75, 34 CFR 76, 34 CFR 77, 34 CFR 81, 2 CFR 200, and 2 CFR 3474) into a single document. This PDF version of EDGAR (revised Nov. 3, 2015, to incorporate new FAPIIS regulations) is unofficial and not legally binding. It was prepared for review and discussion purposes only.

        EDGAR Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

        TEA has developed the following preliminary guidance document applicable to all federally funded grant programs administered by the agency. Except where a question specifies a particular type of subgrantee, such as an education service center (ESC), all responses are intended for TEA subgrantees, primarily independent school districts (ISDs), charter schools, and ESCs. 

        This FAQ will be updated as further information becomes available.

        The FAQ is formatted to help the reader easily identify the new questions added to the end of each applicable section. 

        Internal Controls Handbook

        Under EDGAR, all subgrantees must implement internal controls for the administration of their federal grants. Refer to the Internal Controls Handbook for guidance on how to implement your required system of internal controls.

        EDGAR Training and Presentations

        To prepare for changes encountered in administering 2015–2016 grants, when 2 CFR Part 200 went into effect, TEA held the following EDGAR training and information sessions.

        Statewide Training

        On March 2–3, 2015, TEA held a comprehensive EDGAR overview training. The following links lead to the training materials used on those two days:

        Education Service Center Cluster Site Trainings

        In March and April 2015, TEA held cluster site trainings at selected education service centers (ESCs) throughout the state. Use the following links to open the materials used in those trainings:

            OMB Circulars Replaced

            2 CFR 200 replaced the following existing OMB circulars.

            • A-21, Cost Principles for Educational Institutions (applicable to institutions of higher education [IHEs])
            • A-50, Single Audit Act Follow Up (applicable to all entities)
            • A-87, Cost Principles for State, Local and Indian Tribal Governments (applicable to local educational agencies [LEAs], including all open-enrollment charter schools, and education service centers [ESCs])
            • A-89, Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance 
            • A-122, Cost Principles for Non-Profit Organizations 
            • A-102, Grants and Cooperative Agreements With State and Local Governments (applicable to LEAs and ESCs)
            • A-110, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements With Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Non-Profit Organizations (applicable to IHEs and nonprofits)
            • A-133, Audits of States, Local Governments and Non-Profit Organizations and A-50, Audit Follow-up (applicable to all entities)

            Federal Information Resources

            The following links lead to resources describing the background, context, and implementation of the new regulations:

            • EDGAR: Refer to this US Department of Education page for consolidated links to the new regulations and other federal training and information resources.
            •  Executive Order 13563: Issued on Jan. 18, 2011, this is the directive that initiated the regulatory overhaul. In it, President Obama calls upon all federal agencies to review and consolidate their regulations with the goals of making them cost effective, less burdensome, and more beneficial and of giving them a performance rather than a compliance focus.
            • Presidential memorandum on administrative flexibility: Issued on Feb. 28, 2011, this memorandum is where President Obama directs the OMB to facilitate the regulation review and consolidation process.
            • Council on Financial Assistance and Reform (COFAR): OMB created COFAR to work with key stakeholders in developing new rules. COFAR has developed many helpful resources, including FAQ documents, webcast videos, presentation slides, crosswalks, and side-by-side charts.

            The Federal Fiscal Compliance and Reporting Division ensures that the agency is in compliance with the following reporting requirements for recipients of federal funds.

            FFATA requires the agency to collect and report specific information related to federal subawards issued to school systems.  This information is then published on www.USASpending.gov.

            The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires the agency to collect and report specific information on school systems receiving federal funds under IDEA, Part B.  The Office of Special Education Programs at the US Department of Education then publishes the information in its Annual Report to Congress on the Implementation of IDEA.  The data are also used to monitor IDEA programs and activities.