The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021, Public Law 117-2, was enacted on March 11, 2021. It is a $1.9 trillion relief and economic stimulus package that includes significant additional COVID-19 related support for the education system.

Overview

The American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act of 2021, Public Law 117-2, was enacted on March 11, 2021. The ARP Act provided significant additional funding for educational entities to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds (ARP ESSER).