MORTON ISD ESSER III FUNDS
Morton ISD's Approach to Recover Learning Loss Safely
The American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act of 2021 dedicated funds to the the Elementary and Secondary School Education Relief (ESSER) grant. The intent of this grant is to provide education funding to address needs from the COVID-19 pandemic and support the safe reopening and operation of schools.
Two plans are being developed. These plans are linked below as they become available and will be reviewed and revised (if necessary) every 6-months.
Morton ISD's Uses of Funds Plan - Proposed Draft (approved plan to be published within 30 days of NOGA approval)
Morton ISD's Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services (RIPICS) Plan - July 2021
Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan - Morton ISD, revised 1-22-2022
Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan - Morton ISD, revised 9-16-2022
TEA has released two-thirds of the total allocation to Texas School Districts. The remaining one-third will be made available upon the USDE's approval of the states spending plan.
Initial Allocation (2/3): $925,772
Remaining Allocation (1/3): $462,886
MISD Total Allocation: $1,388,658