On April 30, 2021, Amherst County Public Schools received notification it would receive $7,301,689.84 under the American Rescue Plan Act.
The purpose of the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) III Fund is to help safely reopen and sustain the safe operation of schools and address the impacts of COVID-19 on the nation’s students by addressing students’ academic, social emotional, and mental health needs.
To find the document that outlines ACPS' Plan for the use of ESSER III funds and the link to a google form to use for public comment click here.