Education Protection Account, Fiscal Year 2025–26

Distribution of 2025–26 Education Protection Account (EPA) funds to local educational agencies (LEA) in accordance with Section 36 of Article XIII of the Constitution of the State of California.

Third Quarter Apportionment

Certified February 18, 2026

Apportionment Letter - 18-Feb-2026
Third Quarter Entitlement and Payment Schedule(XLSX)
EPA payments by LEA and county.
Funding Exhibits

Second Quarter Apportionment

Certified December 9, 2025

Apportionment Letter - 09-Dec-2025
Second Quarter Entitlement and Payment Schedule(XLSX)
EPA payments by LEA and county.

First Quarter Apportionment

Certified September 9, 2025

Apportionment Letter - 09-Sep-2025
First Quarter Entitlement and Payment Schedule(XLSX)
EPA payments by LEA and county.

Questions: Principal Apportionment Section | pase@cde.ca.gov | 916-324-4541

Last Reviewed: Wednesday, February 18, 2026

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