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Student Support and Professional Development

Funding is provided to eligible local educational agencies for discretionary purposes.

Funding

Fiscal Year 2026–27 (Resource Code: 6021)

Student Support and Professional Development Discretionary Block Grant 2026 Funding Profile - Program Description and Funding
Student Support and Professional Development Discretionary Block Grant 2026 Funding Results - Apportionments and Letters

Fiscal Year 2025–26 (Resource Code: 6019)

Student Support and Professional Development Discretionary Block Grant 2025 Funding Profile - Program Description and Funding
Student Support and Professional Development Discretionary Block Grant 2025 Funding Results - Apportionments and Letters

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Frequently Asked Questions

Resources

Student Support and Professional Development Discretionary Block Grant Program Information

Related Content

Fiscal Year 2026–27

California Education Code Section 44475 External link opens in new window or tab.

Budget Act of 2026, Item 6100-485 (Chapter 19, Statutes of 2026) External link opens in new window or tab.

Budget Act of 2026, Provision 1 of Item 6100-488 (Chapter 248, Statutes of 2026) External link opens in new window or tab.

Fiscal Year 2025–26

Assembly Bill 121, Section 81 (Chapter 8, Statutes of 2025) External link opens in new window or tab.

Budget Act of 2025, Item 6100-485 (Chapter 4, Statutes of 2025) External link opens in new window or tab.

Budget Act of 2025, Item 6100-488 (Chapter 5, Statutes of 2025) External link opens in new window or tab.

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Last Reviewed: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
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