During this coronavirus pandemic it is important that states, communities, educators, and families are equipped with resources and flexibilities that empower students to continue pursuing their education goals . This includes the ongoing development of guidance and policies related to elementary and secondary education, special education, higher education, and other essential components of lifelong learning. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also continues to provide updated guidance for school settings.

Please send questions on which the Department can be helpful to: COVID-19@ed.gov.

What's New!

• Fact Sheet: State-Administered Programs under the ESEA and the Nationwide Waiver from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to Allow Meal Pattern Flexibility in the Summer Food Service Program and the National School Lunch Program Seamless Summer Option through June 2021 (January 4, 2021)
• COVID-19 Waivers and Flexibilities under the Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students Act of 2003 (HEROES Act) *CORRECTED Version (December 11, 2020)
• COVID-19 CARES Act Flexibilities Letter to Student Services Grantees (December 3, 2020)
• COVID-19 Program Match Flexibility Letter to GEAR UP Grantees (December 3, 2020)
• COVID-19 Institutional Service Letter (December 3, 2020)

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