COVID-19 Support: District Waivers, Finance & Grants

Welcome to the COVID-19 support page for district waivers, finance, and grants. Here you can find guidance and resources organized by the following categories. Simply click on a category link to be taken directly to those resources below on the page. For questions, please email disasterinfo@tea.texas.gov.

FAQ and Guidance

• Federal Funding and Grants FAQ (PDF) July 28 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) July 28 2020 
• CARES Act Equitable Services FAQ (PDF) July 23 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 

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 

2020-2021 Information

FAQ and Guidance SY 20-21 Attendance and Enrollment FAQ (PDF) August 4 2020 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 Remote Instruction Requirements 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

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

FAQ and Guidance

• Charter Amendments & Funding Items (PDF) April 19 2020 
• School FIRST FAQ (PDF) May 14 2020
• School Safety FAQ (PDF) April 3 2020 
• General State Funding FAQs (PDF) July 9 2020 

Tools, Templates and Resources

• Instructions for Submitting an Annual Financial Report Due Date Extension Waiver (PDF) June 25 2020 

	2020-2021 Information
Tools, Templates and Resources 40% Campus Hybrid Instruction for 9th-12th Grade Students Waiver (PDF) July 17 2020 Extend the Start of the 2020-2021 School Year Transition Beyond the Four-Week Limit Waiver (PDF) July 17 2020 SY 20-21 COVID-19 Related Waivers (PDF) July 28 2020

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 an Annual Financial Report Due Date Extension Waiver (PDF) June 25 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