ESSER Funding

ESSER I  (CARES) Funds - $17.31 million

In April of 2020, ESSER I (CARES) Fund provided Oklahoma City Public Schools with approximately $17 million dollars. This fund was utilized to purchase student devices, and hotspots for students use in anticipation of students having to work remotely. This fund also supported our health and safety efforts through the purchase of PPE for students and staff as well recruiting and hiring more nurses. Funds were available for reimbursement starting last spring (April 2020) The intent and purpose of the CARES Act education funding is to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus.

ESSER II Funds - $73.390 million

The ESSER II Fund provided Oklahoma City Public Schools with approximately $73 million, and the ESSER III (ARP-ESSER) Fund has allocated an additional $164 million. The intent and purpose of the CARES Act education funding is to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus.

ESSER III  (ARP-ESSER) Funds - $164.72 million

The intent and purpose of ARP of 2021, ESSER III funding is to help safely reopen and sustain the safe operation of schools and address the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on students. 20% of the funds MUST be spent addressing unfinished learning and student emotional and social well-being. Funds must be encumbered by June 30, 2023 and expended by Sept. 30, 2024.

Two Plans Required for ESSER III Funding

The intent and purpose of ARP-ESSER funding is to help safely reopen and sustain the safe operation of schools as well as address the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on students. Each district is required to create and implement the two plans listed below. Click the link to see the plans for OKCPS. 

Plan 1: Safe Return to In-Person Instruction & Continuity of Services Plan >

Plan 2: Use of Funds >