May 22, 2024
Local educational agencies will submit an updated Safe Return Plan encompassing all the schools in their district. Safe Return Plans can be amended by logging into the EWEG system through NJDOE Homeroom.
May 17, 2024
The U.S. Department of Education acknowledges that some grantees may require flexibility liquidating remaining ARP ESSER funds under the ARP Act that are properly obligated by the Sept. 30, 2024, deadline.
April 03, 2024
The New Jersey Department of Education recently sent out an advisory highlighting additional trainings and resources to support school districts in amending their federal American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funds.
February 28, 2024
The New Jersey Department of Education followed up on a January 2024 advisory in which it highlighted amendments to its ARP ESSER state plan to share training sessions and resources related to ARP ESSER funds.
January 10, 2024
The New Jersey Department of Education announced in an advisory that the United States Department of Education has approved amendments to New Jersey’s American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary Schools Emergency Relief State Plan.
January 05, 2024
The New Jersey Department of Education recently issued an advisory highlighting available resources, including January’s “Review. Amend. Spend.” events.
November 27, 2023
The New Jersey Department of Education recently shared resources for LEAs and school staff who are involved in the reporting, filing and spending of ESSER funding.
November 02, 2023
The New Jersey Department of Education ESSER roundtables will provide a platform where LEAs can network and brainstorm to learn new, allowable and innovative ways to use ESSER funds in a meaningful manner.
October 06, 2023
The New Jersey Department of Education is inviting public comment on proposed amendments to the American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary Schools Emergency Relief state plan, according to an advisory.
September 21, 2023
Districts accepting ARP-ESSER funding are required to update the Safe Return Plan for the continued safe return to in-person instruction and continuity of services for all schools, and they must also post the updated plans on their websites.