2025–26 CARS Spring Data Entry Instructions

2025–26 Consolidated Application and Reporting System (CARS) Release

Introduction

This web page contains instructions for completing the data collection forms included in the Consolidated Application (ConApp) 2025–26 Spring Release. It is intended primarily for local educational agency (LEA) staff who are involved in the completion of the ConApp using the Consolidated Application and Reporting System (CARS), but may also be helpful to anyone who is reviewing ConApp data collection forms.

The CARS is a web-based system to apply for funding, collect and report ConApp data, and track categorical program expenditures and activities. The LEA must print the certified ConApp. The Certification of Assurances page must be signed by the LEA Authorized Representative and the entire ConApp must be kept on file in the office of the LEA, per the General Assurances of the 2025–26 ConApp Legal Assurances that are posted on the California Department of Education Consolidated Application web page.

• Consolidated Application and Reporting System (CARS) Pre-Loaded Data Types
• Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Initialisms

Fiscal Year 2023–24

• Title I, Part D Subpart 2 Expenditure Report, 24 Months
• Title II, Part A Fiscal Year (FY) Expenditure Report, 24 Months
• Title III English Learner Year-to-Date (YTD) Expenditure Report, 24 Months
• Title III Immigrant YTD Expenditure Report, 24 Months

Fiscal Year 2024–25

• Title I, Part A Nonprofit Private School Students Served
• Title I, Part D Subpart 2 Facilities Report
• Title I, Part D Subpart 2 Students Served
• Title I, Part D Subpart 2 Outcomes
• Title I, Part D Subpart 2 Academic Performance
• Title I, Part D Subpart 2 Expenditure, Carryover Report
• Title II, Part A Fiscal Year Expenditure Report, 12 Months
• Title III English Learner Nonprofit Private School Reimbursement
• Title III English Learner YTD Expenditure Report, 12 Months
• Title III Immigrant Nonprofit Private School Students Served
• Title III Immigrant YTD Expenditure Report, 12 Months
• Homeless Education Policy, Requirements, and Implementation

Fiscal Year 2025–26

• Certification of Assurances
• Protected Prayer Certification
• Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) Federal Addendum Certification
• Application for Funding
• Nonprofit Private School Consultation
• Title III English Learner Student Program Subgrant Budget
• Title III Immigrant Student Program Subgrant Budget
• Substitute System for Time Accounting