To assist schools in navigating the aftermath of the pandemic, the federal government is providing $190.5 billion in relief funding for elementary and secondary schools. A portion of this funding can be used for Mindfulness Based Social Emotional Learning programs, such as Inner Explorer. Below you will find answers to frequently asked questions, as well as a chart to better understand how Inner Explorer aligns with these federal funding initiatives.
| MBSEL/SEL with Existing Funds | Unique Needs | Educational Technology Purchases | Mental Health | Summer Learning & Afterschool Programs | Learning Loss | Encumber | Spend | |
| CARES* (ESSER* I) | 18003(d)(1) | 18003(d)(4) | 18003(d)(9) | 18003(d)(10) | 18003(d)(11) | N/A | Sept 30, 2022 | Sept 30, 2023 |
| CRRSA* (ESSER* II) | 1313(d)(f) | 313(d)(4) | 313(d)(9) | 313(d)(10) | 313(d)(11) | 313(d)(13) | Sept 30, 2022 | Sept 30, 2023 |
| ARP* (ESSER III) | 2001(e)(2)(A)-(D) | 2001(e)(2)(F) | 2001(e)(2)(K) | 2001(e)(2)(L) | 2001(e)(2)(M) | 2001(e)(2)(O) | Sept 30, 2023 | Sept 30, 2024 |
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If you are already using federal funding from one of these sources for MBSEL/SEL programs, it qualifies under ESSER funding: Any activities authorized under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, IDEA, Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act, and Adult Education and Family Literacy Act. | Activities that address the unique needs of low-income children or students, children with disabilities, English learners, racial and ethnic minorities, students experiencing homelessness, and foster care youths, including how outreach and service delivery will meet the needs of each population. | Educational technology purchases (hardware, software, and connectivity) for students served by the local education agency that aids in regular, substantive educational interaction between students and educators, including low-income students and students with disabilities. | Providing mental health services and supports. | Summer learning and supplemental after school program activities, including online learning during the summer months and addressing the needs of low-income students, students with disabilities, English learners, migrant students, students experiencing homelessness, and children in foster care. |
Activities to address learning loss among all students in all subgroups, including by: a) Implementing evidence-based activities to meet the comprehensive needs of students. b) Providing information and assistance to parents and families on ways to support students. c) Tracking student performance and engagement in distance learning environments. |