COVID-19 Resources
ACSI Public Policy & Legal Affairs team is actively looking at issues related to the Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak that impact Christian education. This page is designed to give you current, relevant information and is updated as new information unfolds.
- P. George Tryfiates, Vice President for Public Policy and Legal Affairs
- Philip Scott, Esq., Vice President for Legal Affairs
- Elizabeth Clayton, Public Policy & Communications Assistant
On this page you will find resources for the following topics
- CARES Act and Implementation – Education funding (ESSER), Governor’s fund (GEERS), GEER II, Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL), Emergency Assistance to Non-Public Schools (EANS), American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and other aid programs
- PPP Loan Program
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act – sick leave, paid family leave,
- Other Funding/Issues
- Health/Safety
- Public Policy/Legal Affairs Briefings for Educational Leaders (webinar recordings)
- ACSI Legal Resources
- Third Party Resources
- CDC and other Guidelines for Schools and Child Care
- USA State Regulations
- USA Federal Regulations
OSHA / ETS Vaccine Testing Mandate
CARES Act and Implementation (ESSER, GEERS, GEER II, EIDL, EANS, ARPA)
- 11.17.21 - ACSI - Memo: Summary of COVID Relief Resources
- 09.17.21 - USDE - UPDATED FAQ's for EANS as Authorized by CRRSA Act and the ARP Act
- UPDATED GUIDANCE 06.17.21 - ACSI - COVID Relief - Emergency Connectivity Fund Program - ECFP - May 2021
- 05.10.21 - BMWL - The Employee Retention Credit - A Potential Source of Sizable Federal Aid
- 04.30.21 - USDE - USDE EANS Homepage
- 03.17.21 - Taylor English - More Money for Child Care, K-12 Schools and Higher Education
- 03.12.21 - Lewis Roca - Congress Passes Historic $1.9 Trillion Covid-19 Relief Package
- 03.11.21 - ACSI - Memo to Schools EANS II in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
- 02.05.21 - ACSI - UPDATED Memo Regarding Emergency Assistance for Non-Public Schools (EANS)
- 01.08.21 - USDE - Sample letter to Governor to Request Funds
- 01.08.21 - USDE - GEER II Fact Sheet
- 01.08.21 - USDE - GEER II EANS Methodology Table
- 01.08.21 - USDE - USDE FINAL EANS Certification and Agreement FY21
- 01.08.21 - USDE - Announcement of EANS
- 12.22.20 - ACSI - Memo to Schools on New Round of COVID Relief
- UPDATED GUIDANCE 10.09.20 - USDE - Updated ESSER FAQs Due to Invalidated IFR.
This document revises the guidance previously issued on April 30, 2020. - 12.15.20 - ECFA - The CARES Act and New Charitable Contribution Rules
- 09.25.20 - USDE - USDE Will Not Appeal Court Ruling on IFR
- 09.14.20 - USDE - IFR No Longer In Effect
- 09.04.20 - ACSI - Memo on Lawsuits Regarding CARES Act ESSER Funds
- 04.27.20 - ACSI - Memo Regarding New USDE CARES Act Funding Announcement
- 04.13.20 - USDE - CARES Act Education Stabilization Fund Home Page
- 04.10.20 - Taylor English - Employee Retention Tax Credit Under The CARES Act: Alternative Tool for Businesses Not Utilizing The PPP
- 04.08.20 - ACSI - Memo to School Leaders on CARES Act Education Stabilization Fund
- 04.07.20 - SBA - COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan Application
- 04.05.20 - Key Guidance - ACSI - CARES Act Guidance for Faith Based Schools: Additional SBA Guidance on PPP and EIDL Programs
- 04.05.20 - ACSI - UPDATED The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Update
- 04.04.20 - Key Guidance - SBA - FAQ Regarding Participation of Faith-Based Organizations in the PPP and EIDL Loan Programs
Paycheck Protection Program Loan Program (PPP)
- 01.06.21 - SBA - PPP Second Draw Loans
- 01.06.21 - SBA - PPP as Amended by Economic Aid Act
- 01.06.21 - SBA - Guidance on Accessing Capital for Minority, Underserved, Veteran and Women-Owned Businesses
- 12.15.20 - Taylor English - SBA Certification Questionnaire for PPP Borrowers
- 12.02.20 - Batts Morrison - SBA Releases Exact Loan Amounts for all PPP Borrowers
- 10.09.20 - CapinCrouse - Simplified Forgiveness of Loans of $50,000 or Less & New Guidance on Deferral Period for Loan Payments
- 08.11.20 - SBA - FAQs Regarding PPP Loan
- 08.06.20 - Gammon & Grange - SBA Releases PPP Loan Forgiveness FAQs
- 06.26.20 - Gammon & Grange - New Easier to Use PPP Loan Forgiveness Application
- UPDATED 06.11.20 - CapinCrouse - On Monday, the SBA and the U.S. Department of Treasury provided some clarification about the new Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act. Learn more in our updated article
- 05.19.20 - CapinCrouse - Recording/Handout of 90 minute Webcast for Nonprofits: A First Look at Applying for PPP Loan Forgiveness
- UPDATED 05.19.20 - CapinCrouse - First Look at Applying for PPP Loan Forgiveness
- 04.16.20 - CapinCrouse - Webcast for Nonprofits: A First Look at PPP Loan Forgiveness
- 04.13.20 - JDSupra - PPP Loan Forgiveness: Further Guidance on the Math
- 04.07.20 - Nutter - 3 Steps (and a Calculator) to Help Determine Forgiveness for Your PPP Loan
- 04.06.20 - Nussbaum Speir Gleason - The SBA Addresses Religious Liberty Concerns Around Coronavirus-Related Government Aid
- 04.03.20 - SBA - FAQs Regarding Participation of Faith-Based Organizations in PPP and EIDL
- 04.03.20 - SBA - SBA Interim Final Rule on Affiliated Churches and Schools
- 04.03.20 - CapinCrouse - Summary of Paycheck Protection Program Loan Regulations
- 04.02.20 - ACSI - SBA PPP and Christian Schools Guidance on Loan Application and Forgiveness
- 03.31.20 - US Treasury Guidance includes SBA PPP Loan Application
- 03.30.20 - Sherman & Howard - CARES Act: Key Differences: PPP and EIDL
- 03.30.20 - Natl. Council of Nonprofits - Loans Available for Nonprofits in the CARES Act
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)
- 03.12.21 - Taylor English - FFCRA Tax Credit Extension and Leave Expansion
- 09.14.20 - SHRM - DOL Issues Revised FFCRA Leave Rules
Other Funding/Issues
- 03.10.21 - Church West - Guide to the Employee Retention Credit for Schools
- 11.12.20 - CapinCrouse - IRS Provides Guidance on W-2 Reporting of Deferred Employee Payroll Tax
- 09.04.20 - ACSI - Memo Regarding Deferral of Social Security Payroll Taxes – COVID Relief
- 06.01.20 - FEMA - COVID-19 Fact Sheet Public Health Emergency:
Coordinating Public Assistance and Other Sources of Federal Funding - 04.14.20 - CapinCrouse - IRS Releases Guidance Regarding Deferral of Employer Payroll Taxes Under the CARES Act
- 03.31.20 - FEMA - COVID-19 Fact Sheet Private Nonprofit Organizations
Health/Safety
- 03.18.21 - HelpAdvisor - 2020-2021 Flu Season: A Complete Guide to the Flu Vaccine
- 12.17.20 - Fisher Phillips - Top 7 Things You Need To Know As EEOC Says Employers May Mandate COVID-19 Vaccines
- 12.07.20 - Liebert Cassidy - Permissibility of Requiring that Employees Receive the COVID-19 Vaccine
- 07.17.20 - TX Attorney General - Guidance to Religious Private Schools for Fall Reopenings
- 06.26.20 - Sample COVID-19 Notice and Release for K-12 Students/Parents
Public Policy & Legal Affairs Webinars for Educational Leaders
- ACSI hosts Legal Briefings focusing on Impacts new legislation have on Christian Schools
- Clarify laws that are already in place
- Discuss rapidly evolving issues
Past Webinars
2021
- January 29 - Current Status Update Re: COVID Relief / Emergency Assistance - Recording and Slides M
2020
Third Party Legal Resources
- 10.22.20 - Fisher Phillips - CDC Updates COVID-19 Testing Guidance For Employees And Students
- 09.08.20 - Fisher Phillips - To Play Or Not to Play: Advice For Implementing Athletics In The COVID-19 Era
- 05.22.20 - Fisher Phillips - Back-To-School FAQs For Educational Institutions During The COVID-19 Era
- 04.02.20 - Fisher Phillips - CDC’s Updated Return-To-Work Standards May Be Helpful To Businesses
- 04.02.20 - Fisher Phillips - An Employer’s Step-By-Step Guide To COVID-19-Related Tax Credits For Paid Leave
- 04.02.20 - Fisher Phillips - Top 10 Things Employers Need To Know About DOL’s New COVID-19 Rules
- 03.26.20 - Sherman & Howard - Where to Hang a Poster When Employees Work From Home
- 03.26.20 - CAPE - Congressional Response to COVID-19
- 03.25.20 - Holland & Knight Alert - EEOC Updates Published Guidance for COVID-19 Pandemic Preparedness in Workplace
- 03.20.20 - Fisher Phillips - Comprehensive COVID-19 Strategy Plan For Independent And Private Schools
- 03.17.20 - Liebert Cassidy Whitmore - The Importance of Force Majeure Provisions in Light of the Coronavirus
- 03.09.20 - Liebert Cassidy Whitmore - Legal FAQs for Private Schools on Responding to the Coronavirus Outbreak EMPLOYEE ISSUES
- 03.09.20 - Liebert Cassidy Whitmore - Legal FAQs for Private Schools on Responding to the Coronavirus Outbreak STUDENT ISSUES
- 03.02.20 - Fisher Phillips - 10 Steps Schools Should Consider Taking Now
CDC and Other Guidelines for Schools and Child Care
- 08.26.20 - CDC - Preparing K-12 School Administrators for a Safe Return to School in Fall 2020
- 08.25.20 - CDC - Businesses and Workplaces
- 08.21.20 - CDC - Schools and Childcare Programs
- 08.21.20 - CDC - Operating Schools During COVID-19: CDC's Considerations
- 08.11.20 - CDC - Guidance for K-12 School Administrators on the Use of Cloth Face Coverings in Schools
- 08.04.20 - CDC - Toolkit for K-12 Schools
- 07.28.20 - CDC - Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Facility
- 07.24.20 - CDC - FAQ for School Administrators on Reopening Schools
- 07.24.20 - CDC - Communities, Schools, Workplaces, and Events
- 07.23.20 - CDC - School Decision-Making Tool for Parents, Caregivers, and Guardians
- 07.23.20 - CDC - Screening K-12 Students for Symptoms of COVID-19: Limitations and Considerations
- 07.23.20 - CDC - Back to School Planning: Checklists to Guide Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers
- 07.23.20 - CDC - Guidance for Child Care Programs that Remain Open
- 07.23.20 - CDC - The Importance of Reopening America’s Schools this Fall
- 07.22.20 - CDC - Cleaning and Disinfecting
- American Academy of Pediatrics Guidance for School Re-entry
- CDC Activities and Initiatives Supporting the COVID-19 Response and the President’s Plan for Opening America Up Again
- NFHS Guidance for Opening Up High School Athletics and Activities
- Interim Guidance for Administrators of US K-12 Schools and Child Care Programs
- Reopening Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools, and Homes
- FAQs for Administrators, Teachers, and Parents
- Checklist for Teachers and Parents
- Considerations for School Closures
ACSI Legal Resources
- 01.11.21 - ACSI Legal Alert: Updated Information Regarding EANS
- 07.17.20 - ACSI Legal Alert for California Schools Reopening
- 04.17.20 - Are you Downsizing Because of Lower Enrollment?
- 04.05.20 - UPDATED Key Guidance - ACSI Updated Guidance on COVID-19 Coronavirus Response Act
- 04.03.20 - School Data, Student Privacy, and Child Safety During COVID-19
- 04.03.20 - Virtual Classroom School Policy Updates
- 03/31.20 - ACSI Updated Transcript of Legal Update on COVID-19 Issues for School
- 03.27.20 - Early Ed & Child Care Waiver Release for Parents
- 03.27.20 - Key Guidance - Options and Considerations: Tuition and Staffing Concerns During COVID-19
- 03.15.20 - Tuition and Staff: What Happens During a Pandemic Closure?
USA State Regulations
- State K-12 Public School Closure Map
- HRLaws - State-specific COVID-19 help, resources for employers
- Fisher Phillips - State-by-State COVID-19 Issues to Consider for the Private Sector
- Ombudsman Directory - each state is required to have an ombudsman to help non public schools with equitable participation.
USA Federal Regulations
- 12.16.20 - EEOC - What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws
- 07.22.20 - DOL - UPDATED COVID-19 and the American Workplace
- 07.22.20 - DOL - UPDATED COVID-19 and the Fair Labor Standards Act Q&A
- 07.22.20 - DOL - UPDATED COVID-19 and the Family and Medical Leave Act Q&A
- 04.29.20 - EPA - Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools and Homes
- 04.10.20 - DOL - FFCRA Questions and Answers Table of Contents and FFCRA: Questions and Answers
- 04.03.20 - USDE - COVID-19 (“Coronavirus”) Information and Resources for School Personnel
- 03.29.20 - DOL - Families First Coronavirus Response Act Notice – Frequently Asked Questions
- 03.25.20 - DOL - Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employer Paid Leave Requirements
- 03.25.20 - DOL - Families First Coronavirus Response Act - Employee Rights Poster