Specialized Secondary Programs

Specialized Secondary Programs (SSP) providing start-up funds for the establishment of new, advanced programs in California high schools.

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Last Reviewed: Thursday, October 22, 2026

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2022–23 Advance Principal Apportionment Letter (added 09-Oct-2026)
Letter to county superintendents of schools, auditors, and treasurers for the 2022–23 Advance.
2023–24 Second Principal Apportionment (added 09-Oct-2026)
Letter to county superintendents of schools, auditors, and treasurers for the 2023–24 P–2.
2021–22 First Principal Apportionment (P-1) Letter (added 09-Oct-2026)
Letter to county superintendents of schools, auditors, and treasurers for the 2021–22 P–1.
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Detail of calculations to determine the 2021–22 First Principal Apportionment.

2022–23 Second Principal Apportionment (added 09-Oct-2026)
Letter to county superintendents of schools, auditors, and treasurers for the 2022–23 P–2.
Calculations to Determine 2022–23 P-2 (added 09-Oct-2026)
Detail of calculations to determine the 2022–23 Second Principal Apportionment.
2022–23 First Principal Apportionment (P-1) Letter (added 09-Oct-2026)
Letter to county superintendents of schools, auditors, and treasurers for the 2022–23 P–1.
Calculations to Determine 2022–23 P-1 (added 09-Oct-2026)
Detail of calculations to determine the 2022–23 First Principal Apportionment.
2021–22 Second Principal Apportionment (added 09-Oct-2026)
Letter to county superintendents of schools, auditors, and treasurers for the 2021–22 P–2.