If you're able to go above and beyond to help us during this important time, please consider making an additional financial contribution. Click here to contribute. The Arizona Department of Education distributed more than $1 billion in a second round of pandemic relief funds, but local school districts noticed big differences in the allotment amounts that they hope can be addressed before additional funding opportunities. The Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) II Funds were distributed in February, and while local schools have expressed their concerns over the formula, the ADE said they do not have the authority to change it.Â