Federal Support
for School COVID-19 Testing
School COVID-19 testing programs are a key part of the CDC’s operational strategy for K-12 schools. In accordance with that strategy, the federal government is supporting school COVID-19 testing programs through four funding streams.
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Available Federal Funding
Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity (ELC) Reopening Schools
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$10 Billion to 64 states, territories and large localities to set up school COVID-19 testing programs.
Operation Expand Testing (ET)
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Regional coordinating hubs to work with vulnerable populations and schools in high need areas. See program announcement for details.
Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Funds
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Title I funds direct to local and state education agencies which can be spent on a range of educational activities in addition to school COVID-19 testing. See FAQs for more details.
