What happened
Khan Academy’s blog says that, for most districts, ESSER support is effectively over by the 2026-2027 school year. It reports ESSER III funds had to be obligated by September 30, 2024, and spent by January 28, 2025, unless covered by approved late-liquidation extensions.
Why it matters
The post frames the wind-down as a budget decision for recurring items created or expanded with relief money, including reading interventionists, tutoring contracts, K-2 software licenses, and summer learning stipends. It says staffing and software can be harder to unwind than one-time facilities or technology purchases because salaries and subscriptions need renewed funding.
What to do next
Education leaders should audit ESSER-funded line items, separate one-time costs from recurring costs, and review local evidence of impact and staff adoption before renewing. Khan Academy says districts affected by extension reversals in 2025 should confirm status with their state education agency. It lists possible alternatives, depending on eligibility, including Title I, state literacy or early-learning grants, microgrants, and nonprofit or foundation-supported vendor pricing.
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