Public meeting on ESSER funds

The American Rescue Plan Act, passed on March 11, 2021, provided $122.7 billion in supplemental ESSER (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief) funding, known as the ESSER III Fund. Dripping Springs ISD could receive up to $2,425,105 to address students’ needs caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, expected in two allocations. The district is seeking public input to help identify meaningful ways to use those funds to support students heading into the 2021-22 school year. A public meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 9, from 6-7 p.m. in the Board Room at the DSISD Administration Building (510 W. Mercer St.) to share information and collect feedback.