CF9E6E49C728EAAE872588AE006386EB Hearing Summary

PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For UPDATE ON ESSER FUNDS

INTERIM COMMITTEE LEGISLATIVE INTERIM COMMITTEE ON SCHOOL FINANCE
Date Aug 30, 2022
Location SCR 357

Update on ESSER Funds - Committee Discussion Only

Attachment Tag

File Name

Attachment A

Attachment A.pdf

12:07:10 PM

Ms. Kate Bartlett,
representing the Colorado Department of Education (CDE), came to the table
to provide an update on ESSER Funds. Her presentation may be found
in Attachment A and online here: https://leg.colorado.gov/content/isfinance2022ascheduleandmeetingmaterials

12:13:32 PM

In response to a
committee questions, she discussed funds that are accessible to certain
entities. She highlighted ESSER state set asides in certain rounds
of funding.

12:15:01 PM

Ms. Bartlett continued by discussing additional funds for education including Governor's Emergency Education Relief, COVID Relief Funds for Education, and Emergency Assistance for Non-public Schools.

12:19:26 PM

Mr. Scott Jones, representing CDE, came to the table to respond to committee questions regarding access to grants and the application process.

12:31:20 PM

Committee discussion ensued on funding mechanisms and administrative costs.

12:34:16 PM

Ms. Bartlett continued
by discussing the total ESSER allocation snapshot and spending to date.

12:39:59 PM

The committee discussed the allowable uses of district ESSER funding.

12:50:36 PM

In response to a committee question, Ms. Barlett noted that additional money not accounted for may be because the funds are used for an unlisted category or indirect costs.

12:57:25 PM

Ms. Bartlett continued by discussing bright spots and things to watch for in the process.

01:02:14 PM

Ms. Bartlett continued by discussing CDE's monitoring and reporting.

01:08:37 PM

Ms. Bartlett wrapped
up her presentation by noting federal reporting requirements.

Update on ESSER Funds - Committee Discussion Only

Colorado General Assembly