The request phase of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA) Act EANS program, or EANS I, has ended. As this part of the program sunsets, remaining funds have reverted back to the Governor's Emergency Education Relief (GEER) fund. The Governor has directed the State to distribute these funds directly to eligible Nonpublic Schools. Only Nonpublic Schools that participate in the Maryland Nonpublic School Textbook and Technology program this year and enroll students in at least one grade in grades one through twelve are eligible. The amount provided to each school is calculated as a $2,500 base amount plus a per-pupil amount, based upon the total amount of reverted EANS I funds. Funds may be used on a number of activities, items, and services as outlined by the Office of the Governor.

This includes: 

• Supplies to sanitize, disinfect, and clean school facilities. 
• Improving ventilation systems, including windows or portable air purification systems to ensure healthy air in the non-public school.
• Educational technology (including hardware, software, connectivity, assistive technology, and adaptive equipment). 
• Expanding capacity to administer coronavirus testing to effectively monitor and suppress coronavirus, including conducting surveillance and contact tracing activities, and supporting other activities related to coronavirus testing for students, teachers, and staff at the nonpublic school (including the use of nursing services). 
• Reasonable transportation costs.