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California Community School Partnership Program

Funding is provided to eligible school sites operating in a local educational agency (LEA) to implement new, and provide ongoing support for existing, community schools.

Funding

Fiscal Year 2026–27

California Community Schools Partnership Program 2026 Funding Profile - Program Description and Funding
California Community Schools Partnership Program 2026 Funding Results - Apportionments and Letters

Other Fiscal Information

Opt-In Form

Eligible LEAs must complete the California Community Schools Partnership Program Opt-In process to confirm participating schoolsites and indicate each school's participation status. The Opt-In submission deadline is November 1, 2026.

California Community Schools Partnership Program Opt-In Platform
Using their assigned access code, LEAs can review eligible schoolsites, select participation statuses, complete required program information and attestations, identify Community School contacts, and submit their Opt-In form. For assistance, please reach out to the Community Schools Office at CCSPP@cde.ca.gov.

Resources

California Community Schools Partnership Program Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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