SY 22-23 COVID-19 Testing Availability
| ¶Ù²¹³Ù±ð:Ìý | July 21, 2021 |
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| Subject: | SY 22-23 COVID-19 Testing Availability |
| Category: | Informational |
| Next Steps:Ìý | Share information with students’ families |
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This To the Administrator Addressed letter announces the launch of theÌý2022-2023 COVID-19 Testing Program.Ìý
Beginning Thursday, July 21, 2022, and continuing through the end of SY 22-23, the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and TEA will be extending the school-based COVID-19 testing activities through the work of vendors funded by an $800 million federal grant. Due to the many changes to this year’s program, school systems must go through the following steps before applying for the testing program.ÌýÌý
- Review theÌýSY 22-23 K-12 COVID-19 Testing Program Guidance & Eligibility RequirementsÌý
- Review theÌýSY 22-23 K-12 COVID-19 Testing Program Step By Step GuideÌý
- Review theÌýapplication preview.Ìý
- Develop a testing plan that aligns with the application. School systems can review theÌýÌýfor testing strategies.Ìý
- . Please note that all school systems must apply this year, regardless of participating in previous testing programs.Ìý
School Health Support GrantÌý
TheÌý2021-2022 COVID-19 School Health Support GrantÌýend date has been extended. The new grant end date is March 31, 2023. Current grantees have been sent an amended notice of grant award (NOGA) reflecting this no-cost extension.Ìý
Additional ResourcesÌý
- School systems can find more information on theÌýTEA COVID-19 Testing Website,Ìýwhich includes information onÌýapproved vendorsÌýand the FAQ.ÌýÌý
- EmailÌýCOVIDCaseReport@tea.texas.govÌýif you still have questions after reviewing the above mentioned information.
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