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Student Investment Account

In 2019, the Oregon Legislature passed the $2 billion Student Success Act (HB 3427). At the heart of the Student Success Act is a commitment to improving access and opportunities for students who have been historically underserved by the education system.

The law requires school districts to meaningfully engage their community to determine the best investments for students in their local community while explicitly focusing on student mental and behavior health, addressing disparities based on race or disability, and improving teaching and learning conditions.

SIA grant funds can be used in four broad areas including increasing instructional time; addressing student health and safety needs; decreasing class size; and expanding well-rounded learning opportunities. Programs must also meet students’ behavioral and mental health needs and increase academic achievement as well as reduce disparities among student groups.

h Creswell School District 2020 SIA Presentation

ESSER III

ESSER III, the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief grant program authorized by the American Rescue Plan (ARP) in March 2021, is designed to help schools safely reopen and sustain operations while addressing the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.