Safe Return to In-Person Learning

All LEAs receiving ESSER III funds must develop and make publicly available on their website, a plan for the Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services.

• LEAs must seek public input and take such input into account in the development and revision of local plans
• If no plan was in place (unlikely), then it would need to be created by July 2, 2021
• If a plan was already in place, then the plan would need to be revised to address the new requirements to be in place for the first day of their next school year (SY21-22)
• The plan must be updated at least every 6 months, or more often depending on updates in CDC guidance – through September 30, 2023

How do LEAs submit their completed plans?

Download this Template to create and submit your LEA plan. Please note the following definitions as you complete it:

• Policy = an approved Governing Board Policy
• Procedure = a guideline put in place by your LEA
   

Submit your LEAs completed plan using this webform. The plan must be formatted in the above template. Plans will be reviewed by ADE staff upon submission and posted to this webpage within 2-3 weeks.

Questions about your LEA plan? Reach your ESSER Specialist.

• Download the Template- Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Operations LEA PlanAdditional Resources

• Watch the Webinar: June 2, 2021 Safe Return to In-Person Instruction LEA Plan Webinar

  • View the PowerPoint

• Read the USED Interim Final Rule (IFR) requirements for ESSER III

• Read the U.S. Department of Education's Frequently Asked Questions guidance regarding allowable uses of ESSER funds and ESSER funds requirements across ESSER I, II and III.