COVID-19 Guidance & Suggestions
This site contains guidance and resources for Arizona’s public district and charter schools as they navigate COVID-19 response. Please continue to check this page for updates and guidance.
Federal Recovery Dollars in Action
The Arizona Department of Education is using federal recovery and relief dollars to invest in strategic projects and initiatives that support Arizona students and schools. See our full list of projects and allocations.
Allocations of ESSER III dollars have been announced. Download the list of allocations here.
Update: Federal Waivers
June 2021
ADE is seeking a one-year waiver on behalf of the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) and its subgrantees pursuant to section 8401 the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA).
Read the letter from Superintendent Hoffman to learn more about the specific requirements included in this waiver request.
Public comments regarding this request are encouraged and now open from June 11 - 25, 2021.
April 2021
The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has waived the accountability, school identification, and related reporting requirements for Arizona for the 2020-2021 school year.
Face Coverings in Schools
Universal and correct use of masks is the top mitigation strategy for safe in-person learning as recommended by the CDC. While not mandated by the state, we strongly encourage school leaders and administrators to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 by requiring masks on school campuses, on school buses and during school-associated activities by all students, faculty, staff, contractors, and visitors.
