May 2024 EFRT System Upgrade Memo
| To: | Authorized Municipality Representatives - § 4410 of Education Law School District Representatives SED-Approved Education Providers |
| From: | Adam Lenhardt, School Age/Data Coordinator |
| Date: | May 16, 2024 |
| Subject: | STAC Online (EFRT) System Upgrade
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In preparation for an upgrade to the STAC Online (EFRT) system on July 1, 2024, access to the current version of EFRT will cease effective close of business on Sunday, June 30th. While most aspects of this upgrade will be invisible to users, the updated EFRT will no longer rely on legacy hardware, which will provide school districts, municipalities, and SED-approved providers with improved reliability.
Upgrade of the EFRT system is scheduled to take place between Monday, July 1st and Monday, July 8th. During this time, users will not be able to access EFRT nor input any new information. Once the upgrade is complete, users can resume normal reporting operations.
School districts and municipalities should make every effort to ensure that claims are submitted (and, if applicable, verified) well in advance of the June 30th deadline.
The following calendar has been provided as guidance for this transition period:
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 06/29/2024 | Last date for submission of EVAL, SERV, CERT, and EFH616 files via the SED File Transfer Manager for automated processing. |
| 06/30/2024 | Last date for submission of claims on the STAC Online (EFRT) System before the blackout period. |
| 07/01/2024 through 07/08/2024 |
BLACKOUT PERIOD During this system transition period, the STAC Online (EFRT) System will NOT be available. EVAL, SERV, CERT, and EFH616 files via the SED File Transfer Manager will NOT be accepted for processing. Files submitted during this timeframe will need to be resubmitted for processing after the Blackout Period. |
| 07/09/2024 | The STAC Online (EFRT) System will be accessible on the new platform. EVAL, SERV, CERT, and EFH616 files will again be accepted via the SED File Transfer Manager for automated processing. |
If you have questions or require assistance, please contact OMSSTAC@nysed.gov.