States received $189.5 billion in relief for schools. Here's the breakdown.

02/24/2022

School closures and online learning during the pandemic have led to many students falling behind in their schoolwork. To help K-12 schools, states received Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) grants totaling $189.5 billion. The states are distributing the funding as part of the Education Stabilization Fund to public, private, and charter schools to address students needs.

Schools can use the funds for a range of activities, including:

Summer school classes
Extended school day or school year programs
Laptops and other electronic devices, and educational software
Mental health services and support, and
Improvements to indoor air quality

ESSER funding by legislation

$13.2 billion, from the CARES Act, March 2020.
- States have until September 30, 2022, to spend the money
$54.3 billion, from the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, December 2020.
- States have until September 30, 2023, to spend the money
$122 billion, from the American Rescue Plan, March 2021.
- A total of $80 billion was made available to states immediately. To receive the rest of the funding, each state had to submit a spending plan
- States have until September 30, 2024, to spend the money

Learn more about Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds and download ESSER data

Page last modified: 02/11/2025

States received $189.5 billion in relief for schools. Here's the breakdown.

ESSER funding by legislation

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States received $189.5 billion in relief for schools. Here's the breakdown.

ESSER funding by legislation

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