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Principal Apportionment, Fiscal Year 2025–26

Distribution of funds for local educational agencies (LEAs) in support of the public school system. Includes elementary school, high school and unified school districts; charter schools; and county offices of education.

Second Principal (P-2) Apportionment | First Principal (P-1) Apportionment | Advance | Special Apportionments | Expanded Learning Opportunities Program | Proposition 28 | Other Fiscal Information | Resources

Second Principal (P-2) Apportionment

Certified June 19, 2026

First Principal (P-1) Apportionment

Certified February 18, 2026

Advance Apportionment

Certified July 18, 2025

Special Apportionments for Charter Schools

Expanded Learning Opportunities Program

Proposition 28: Arts and Music in Schools

Other Fiscal Information

Resources

Questions: Principal Apportionment Section | pase@cde.ca.gov | 916-324-4541 
Last Reviewed: Friday, July 17, 2026
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