The American Rescue Plan (ARP) was signed into law in March 2021 by President Joe Biden and included Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER III) funds for school districts across the country.  ESSER III is the largest single federal investment in elementary and secondary education in the nation’s history.  The purpose of ESSER III is to address the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on students by combating learning losses, supporting social-emotional needs and ensuring a safe return to the school environment for students.  

The Virginia Department of Education has required all school divisions to reengage the public in consultation and to update their American Rescue Plan (ARP) ESSER spending plans. Please provide any suggestions or comments by completing the following survey. 

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