Hurricane Harvey Resources

ÌýThis is the central hub for schools to get information from 91Èȱ¬ regarding Hurricane Harvey. Our goal is to assist school districts experiencing the effects of the hurricane by providing timely information and support.

Official CorrespondenceÌý
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91Èȱ¬ Letter to Impacted School Districts: Staff Considered Homeless Due to Harvey Survey (2-14-2018) (PDF)
91Èȱ¬ Letter to USDE: Waivers Requested Due to Devastation Caused by Hurricane Harvey (1-31-2018) (PDF)
To the Administrator Addressed:ÌýCommunity Development Block GrantsÌý(1-3-2018)
To the Administrator Addressed:ÌýHurricane Harvey Related Elimination of Certain Retesting Requirements for the Student Success Initiative in Grades 5 and 8, Update on Testing Schedules and Accountability Waiver RequestÌý(12-14-2017)
To the Administrator Addressed:ÌýAdditional Waiver Requests Due to Devastation Caused by Hurricane HarveyÌý(12-14-2017)
To the Administrator Addressed:ÌýAdditional Guidance for TSDS PEIMS Crisis Coding and McKinney-Vento Homeless CodingÌý(12-7-2017)
To the Administrator Addressed:Ìý2017–2018 Tax Collection Survey for School Districts Affected by Hurricane HarveyÌý(11-28-2017)
To the Administrator Addressed:ÌýSchool districts and charter schools encouraged to document loss of records due to Hurricane HarveyÌý(11-27-2017)
To the Administrator Addressed:ÌýFCC Webinar on E-rate Temporary Provisions for Hurricane Impacted LEAsÌý(11-10-2017)
To the Administrator Addressed:ÌýTexas Student Data System (TSDS) PEIMS Crisis Code 06Ìý(10-23-2017)
To the Administrator Addressed: Commissioner’s adjustment to average daily attendance (ADA) for school districts and charter schools experiencing declines in enrollment because of Hurricane Harvey for the 2017–2018 school year (10-9-2017)
To the Administrator Addressed:Transportation for Students Displaced Due to Hurricane HarveyÌý(10-9-2017)
To the Administrator Addressed:ÌýTxVSN Catalog Course Providers Offer Additional Course Seats and Reduced Course Fees for Students and Schools Impacted by Hurricane HarveyÌý(10-6-2017)
To the Administrator Addressed:ÌýNew Texas Student Data System (TSDS) PEIMS Crisis CodesÌý(10-5-2017)
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To the Administrator Addressed:Ìý (9-21-2017)
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To the Administrator Addressed: Ìý(9-19-2017)
To the Administrator Addressed: Submitting Crisis Code Data & School Start Date Changes through TSDS PEIMS (9-12-2017)
To the Administrator Addressed: Reduction of Minimum Days of Service (9-12-2017)
To the Administrator Addressed: Adjustments for Average Daily Attendance (ADA) and certain funding issues due to Hurricane Harvey (9-12-2017)
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To the Administrator Addressed:ÌýÌý(9-1-2017)
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Other Resources


Application for Disaster Aid Assistance - Chapter 42 (Word, 28 KB)
Cost Associated with Disaster Relief Application Spreadsheet - Revised (Excel, 100 KB)
Information on McKinney-Vento and Coding Harvey Impacted Students (PDF)
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ÌýDisaster Aid Assistance for Chapter 41 Districts
ÌýNews from the Department of Grants and OversightÌý
ÌýSTAAR Participation Counts Collection - ExtensionÌý
ÌýBudget Adoption Information for FY 2017-2018Ìý
ÌýDSHS Letter on Immunizations for Displaced Students (PDF 670 KB)
ÌýEmergency Procurement under TEC Chapter 44 Subchapter BÌý
Guidance on Non-competitive Procurement During an EmergencyÌý

Governor's Rebuild Texas Commission

The Rebuild Texas Worksheet is intended to report initial damage assessments, so that federal and state policymakers can be property informed to deliver adequate resources to support the recovery. Districts and charter schools should provide a general description of the type of damage. If a district has several campuses with damage, those can be grouped in to types of damage.Ìý A few examples of completed worksheets can be found atÌýTexas Worksheet Instructions and Examples. For more information please contactÌýCandace.Stoltz@tea.texas.gov.

(9-7-2017)
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For more information visit the Governor's Rebuild Texas website atÌý

E-Rate Waiver InformationÌý

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) oversees the federal Universal Service Fund (USF), more commonly referred to as E-rate. On Oct. 6, 2017, the FCC waived certain rules and deadlines as they apply to E-rate applicants in areas affected by recent hurricanes.

DA-17-984A1 (PDF) is the Order issued by the FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau on Oct. 6, 2017, waiving certain rules and deadlines to assist school and libraries located in areas affected by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria.

On Oct. 26, 2017, the FCC adopted an order providing for additional relief for affected applicants. The order authorized a second 2017 filing window for districts affected, directly and indirectly, by the hurricanes. The second filing window is set to open on Nov. 13, 2017 and close on Dec. 13, 2017. This is a very short timeframe for most districts. USAC will be providing guidance soon on this order. CheckÌý /Classroom_Connectivity for the latest information.

FCC-17-139A1 (PDF) is the Order issued by the FCC opening a second filing window for those affected by Hurricane Harvey.

For questions, please email classroomconnectivity@tea.texas.gov.
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Educate Texas Launches Harvey Kids Education Fund

Local, state and national leaders have partnered with Educate Texas to address the immediate relief needs of Gulf Coast school districts as well as the longer-term rebuilding efforts. Grant applications are being accepted, and donations to the fund are still encouraged. For more information read the press release posted here.

PEIMS Crisis CodesÌý

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Hurricane Harvey Crisis Code FAQ

Hurricane Harvey Instructional Materials Assistance

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Districts that need materials, either because of enrollment of students displaced by the hurricane or property damage, can create a needs list in EMAT to inform potential donors of specific needs. Districts and other entities that wish to donate materials can do so in one of two ways: within EMAT or by emailing 91Èȱ¬. For more information on requesting assistance or to donate visit .Ìý

2017 National School Lunch Program Equipment Assistance Grants for School Food AuthoritiesÌý Ìý

Application period: Oct. 16 -- Nov. 16

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The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) has Equipment Assistance Grants available for National School Lunch Program participants. The application period ends on November 16. For more information visitÌý.Ìý

Federal Grants Information

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The Department of Grants Compliance and Oversight has prepared a Hurricane HarveyÌýGuidance and FAQÌýregarding the impact of the disaster on federal grant funds. (V1, 09/14/2017). The guidance is directed specifically to LEAs impacted by Hurricane Harvey (either LEAs located in counties identified in the governor’s disaster declaration or LEAs receiving evacuee students).ÌýÌý

FEMA Information

Procurement information related to FEMA can be found at.

Mental Health Resources

To help individuals in the affected areas identify and connect to appropriate services and supports,91Èȱ¬ collaborated with state and federal agencies, and local community organizations, to create the compilation of mental health resources available atÌýhttps://tea.texas.gov/Harvey_Recovery_MH/.Ìý

Information for Educator Preparation Programs (EPP)

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Educator preparation programs (EPPs) with Hurricane Harvey related issues around preparation, certification, and testing should work with their assigned program specialist to receive guidance on how to resolve each of these issues. A current list of program specialist assignments can be accessed on the Program Provider Resource page.

Frequently Asked Questions

ThisÌýÌýprovides information for students displacedÌýbyÌýdisasters.
For information on special education issues resulting from Harvey, please see this special education FAQ document.

School Nutrition and Meals Information

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For information on school nutrition and meals, visit the .

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Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns that are not readily addressed via the contents of this page, please call our Communications Division as we have staff standing by to assist you

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Phone:Ìý (512) 463-9000
Email:Ìý teainfo@tea.texas.gov
Fax:Ìý (512) 463-9838
U.S. Mail:Ìý 1701 N. Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701