Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act I)

  • This bill was signed into law on March 27, 2020. These funds are specifically for coronavirus response activities, such as planning for and coordinating during long-term school closures, purchasing educational technology to support online learning for all students, and additional activities authorized in the law.
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  • Use of Funds

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    Distance/Remote Learning (46%)
    Devices, hot spots, and internet service to support digital learners

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    School Meals (29%)
    Costs associated with preparing and delivering meals; costs for meals not covered by USDA

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    Continuity of Services (14%)
    Costs associated with restoring potential budget reductions

    Personal Protective Equipment - cleaning supplies and masks
    Personal Protective Equipment (10%) PPE, such as masks and gloves; deep cleaning of buildings/buses; additional cleaning supplies

  • GCPS Allocation

    $32,259,639

  • Period of Availability of Funds

    March 13, 2020 – September 30, 2021

  • All CARES I funding allocated to GCPS has been expended and GCPS received reimbursement.

    The Georgia Department of Education has developed an ESSER funding dashboard that provides a simple, transparent way for the public to see Georgia school districts’ use of federal COVID-19 relief funds. The dashboard allows the public to see the amount of ESSER funds a school district has received, the amount of submitted budgets approved, and the time remaining in the grant period. When you go to the dashboard, go to "Select System" and choose "Gwinnett County" to learn more about GCPS ESSER funding.