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.
 2020 - 2021 School Year |
| Federal Funding | Attendance and Enrollment | State Funding |
| Waivers | Asynchronous and Synchronous Instruction |
For new questions in 2021 related to federal funding see also the Department of Grant Compliance and Administration FAQ documents.
FAQ and Guidance
- Federal Funding and Grants FAQ (PDF) December 10 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) January 7 2021
- Texas Department of Emergency Management (TDEM) Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) FAQ (PDF) September 17 2020
- 2021 FAQ for CRF Operation Connectivity PPRP January 14 2021
- CARES Act Equitable Services FAQ (PDF) December 3 2020
- CARES Act Funding Support for LEAs (PDF) January 7 2021
- SY 20-21 FEMA FAQ (PDF) September 17 2020
- Total Supplemental Federal Funding, Excluding ESSER II and ESSER III (PDF) April 29 2021
- Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief III (ESSER III) Funding
- Funding Support to K-12 Education Slides (PDF) April 29 2021
- ESSER III Allocation Amounts by LEA (PDF) April 28 2021
- ESSER I/II/III FAQ (updated regularly)
- TAA: Release of ESSER III Formula Funds to Texas Public School Systems April 28 2021
- Press Release: Governor Abbott, Legislative Leaders Announce $11.2 Billion In New Funding For Texas Public Schools (PDF) April 28 2021
- Electronic Grant Application (search for 2020-2023 ARP ESSER III Federal Grant Application)
- TAA: Notice of Public Comment: ESSER III State Plan May 13 2021
- TEA ESSER III Grant Program Page, Resources and Trainings
- Approved Texas ARP ESSER III State Plan (PDF) July 7 2021
- Texas ARP ESSER III State Plan Approval Letter (PDF) July 7 2021
- Required data posting: Appendix A: School Operating Status and Instructional Mode Data (PDF) June 14 2021
- Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief II (ESSER II) Funding
- ESSER II Allocation Amounts by LEA (PDF) June 3 2021
- Electronic Grant Application (search for 2020-2022 CRRSA ESSER II Federal Grant Application) – application will be available Friday, June 4th
- ESSER I/II/III FAQ (updated regularly)
- TAA: Release of ESSER II Formula Funds to Texas LEAs June 3 2021
- Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Supplemental (ESSER-SUPP) Funding
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 3rd) July 28 2020
- For questions, email: RateAnalysisSHARS@hhsc.state.tx.us
Correspondence and Notices
- Notice of Public Comment: Expedited COVID Federal Grant Fiscal Waivers Approved by USDE (PDF) June 25 2020
- TAA: TDEM CRF LEA Reimbursement Program
- Notice of Public Comment: ESSA Title IV, Part A Waiver Request to USDE (PDF) January 7 2021
- TAA: ESSA Waiver Requests to USDE June 17 2021
FAQ and Guidance
- SY 20-21 Attendance and Enrollment FAQ (PDF) June 3 2021
- 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
- Asynchronous and Synchronous Instruction
- SY 21-22 Remote Instruction that is not part of the TXVSN (PDF) June 17 2021
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
- Summary of Texas Public Schools Student Enrollment Trends: October 2020 (PDF) January 7 2021
- Attestation Statement for ADA Hold Harmless Beyond the First Two Six-Week Reporting Periods (PDF) January 21 2021
- Fall PEIMS On-Campus Attendance Participation (Excel) March 4 2021
- Summary of Texas Public School Student Enrollment Trends: January 2021 (PDF) March 4 2021
Correspondence and Notices
- Press Release: TEA Updates Pandemic School Funding Formula October 1 2020
- Press Release: State Leadership Announces Funding For Texas School Systems To Support In-Person Instruction (PDF) March 4 2021
FAQ and Guidance
- Charter Amendments & Funding Items (PDF) April 19 2020
- General State Funding FAQs (PDF) July 9 2020
- School FIRST FAQ (PDF) October 22 2020
Tools, Templates and Resources
- Instructions for Submitting an Annual Financial Report Due Date Extension Waiver (PDF) June 25 2020
- Summer Learning Program Budgeting Guidance (PDF) May 27 2020
FAQ and Guidance
- SY 20-21 Texas Virtual School Network FAQ (PDF) July 28 2020
- SY 20-21 Reading Diagnostic Instruments Guidance (PDF) June 4 2020
Tools, Templates and Resources
- 40% Campus Hybrid Instruction for 9th-12th Grade Students Waiver (PDF) January 26 2021
- Extend the Start of the 2020-2021 School Year Transition Beyond the Four-Week Limit Waiver (PDF) August 17 2020
- SY 20-21 COVID-19 Related Waivers (PDF) April 1 2021
- Instructions for submitting a DAEP Class Size Waiver (PDF) August 13 2020
- Instructions for Submitting an Annual Financial Report Due Date Extension Waiver (PDF) June 25 2020
- LEA Cancellation of Remote Learning November 5 2020
- Student Medical Certification for COVID-19 High Risk Exemption (English)
- Student Medical Certification for COVID-19 High Risk Exemption (Spanish)
- Sample Parent Notification Letter for Cancellation of Student Remote Learning (English)
- Sample Parent Notification Letter for Cancellation of Student Remote Learning (Spanish)
- Attestation for Terminating Remote Learning for Individual Students
- Request to Restrict Student Access to On-Campus Instruction Due to Confirmed Instructional Staff Cases of COVID-19 on Campus form (PDF) November 20 2020
- Instructions for Submitting an Educator Appraisal Waiver (PDF) March 30 2021
- Hybrid Instruction During District-Scheduled Testing Days for K – 8th Grade Students Waiver (PDF) February 26 2021
- Instructions for Submitting a CPR Waiver (PDF) February 11 2021
- Instructions for Submitting a Local Designation System Survey Waiver (PDF) April 1 2021
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2019 - 2020 School Year |
| Federal Funding | FEMA-Related Issues | Attendance and Enrollment |
| State Funding | Waivers | Asynchronous and Synchronous Instruction |
FAQ and Guidance
- Federal Funding and Grants FAQ (PDF) October 1 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) October 15 2020
- CARES Act Equitable Services FAQ (PDF) October 22 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 3rd) 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
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 Safety FAQ (PDF) April 3 2020
- General State Funding FAQs (PDF) July 9 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 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