{"id":1493,"date":"2023-01-19T16:42:48","date_gmt":"2023-01-20T00:42:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/business.sbceo.org\/memos\/?p=1493"},"modified":"2023-02-09T12:08:40","modified_gmt":"2023-02-09T20:08:40","slug":"revised-federal-stimulus-capital-expenditures-pre-approval-application-form-and-additional-web-updates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/business.sbceo.org\/memos\/?p=1493","title":{"rendered":"Revised Federal Stimulus Capital Expenditures Pre-Approval Application Form and Additional Web Updates"},"content":{"rendered":"
Dear School Business Professionals, We have been asked to forward the following information regarding the Revised Federal Stimulus Capital Expenditures Pre-Approval Application Form and Additional Web Updates. Regards, School Business Advisory Services Team Santa Barbara County Education Office
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January 19, 2023
\nThis letter is to inform you of revisions to the capital expenditure pre-approval application for Federal Stimulus Funds, as well as additions and updates to multiple frequently asked questions (FAQs) and other web pages within the California Department of Education (CDE) Federal Stimulus Funding web page at www.cde.ca.gov\/fg\/cr\/<\/a>.
\nRevised Capital Expenditures Pre-Approval Application
\nCDE has updated the Capital Expenditures Pre-Approval Application form to include revised guidance and certifications to help ensure that local educational agencies (LEAs) are meeting all federal and state requirements. The updated Capital Expenditures Pre-Approval Application is now available at www.cde.ca.gov\/fg\/cr\/#capital<\/a>. Starting February 1, 2023, all applications submitted to EDReliefFunds@cde.ca.gov<\/a><mailto:EDReliefFunds@cde.ca.gov<\/a><\/a>> must use the updated form. Applications submitted on older versions of the template after this time may be returned for revision prior to review.
\nCapital Expenditures FAQs Updates
\nAdditionally, the Capital Expenditures FAQs web page, available at www.cde.ca.gov\/fg\/cr\/capexpfaqs.asp<\/a>, has been updated to reflect new guidance, including FAQs regarding construction, federal reporting requirements, allowable capital expenditures, and the use of California Multiple Award Schedules (CMAS) contracts.
\nFAQs Pages Updates
\nThe Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) I, ESSER II, ESSER III, and the Learning Loss Mitigation Fund (LLMF) FAQs pages have been updated to reflect revised guidance published by the U.S. Department of Education at oese.ed.gov\/files\/2022\/12\/ESSER-and-GEER-Use-of-Funds-FAQs-December-7-2022-Update.pdf<\/a>.
\nThe CDE updated FAQs are now available on the CDE website at:
\n* LLMF FAQs: www.cde.ca.gov\/fg\/cr\/llmffaqs.asp<\/a> * ESSER I Fund FAQs: www.cde.ca.gov\/fg\/cr\/esserfaqs.asp<\/a><www.cde.ca.gov\/fg\/cr\/esserfaqs.asp<\/a>> * ESSER II Fund FAQs: www.cde.ca.gov\/fg\/cr\/esseriifaqs.asp<\/a><www.cde.ca.gov\/fg\/cr\/esseriifaqs.asp<\/a>> * ESSER III Fund FAQs: www.cde.ca.gov\/fg\/cr\/esseriiifaqs.asp<\/a>
\nUpdates include new guidance regarding allowable uses of funds for supporting English learners, addressing chronic absenteeism, responding to natural disaster-related damage, supporting STEAM initiatives, and more.
\nESSER III Plans
\nUpdates have also been made to the ESSER III Plans section of the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act Funding web page at www.cde.ca.gov\/fg\/cr\/arpact.asp#esseriiiplan<\/a>, to include additional information regarding future federal oversight of ESSER III Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plans and ESSER III Expenditure Plans. Please review this information to ensure your LEA maintains compliance with federal requirements.<\/p>\n

Should you have any questions about updated guidance, reporting, or other federal stimulus questions, please send those via email to EDReliefFunds@cde.ca.gov<\/a><mailto:EDReliefFunds@cde.ca.gov<\/a><\/a>>.
\nSincerely,
\nThe CDE Federal Stimulus Team
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