CARS News Flash #78
News Flash 78 was sent out on November 27, 2023, announcing the upcoming Consolidated Application and Reporting System (CARS) 2023–24 forms opening on December 1, 2023 and included a list of the data collections that have changes.To: Consolidated Application Subscription List, Local Educational Agency (LEA) User Administrators and Authorized Representatives
From: Consolidated Application and Reporting System (CARS) Support Staff
Date: November 27, 2023
Subject: Consolidated Application and Reporting System Update FLASH #78
2023–24 Winter Release
The opening date for the data collection forms (forms) of the 2023–24 CARS Winter Release is Friday, December 1, 2023. The deadline is 11:59 pm on Monday, January 15, 2024. While the deadline is January 15, 2024, the forms remain open for editing until they close at 11:59 pm on Thursday, February 15, 2024. Forms will not be reopened after their close date.
Below, in the Winter Release Forms with Changes section, are the forms included in the release that have changes, along with a summary of those changes. If you have any questions concerning a form change, then you may reach out to the form contact noted in the summary of changes. A complete list of the forms included in the Winter Release can be found on the California Department of Education (CDE) CARS Data Collection Forms Calendar web page.
If you have difficulty logging into, need other technical assistance with, or have questions about, CARS, then you may contact our office by email at conappsupport@cde.ca.gov or by telephone at 916-319-0297.
Winter Release Forms with Changes
Below is a list of each form with changes, a brief summation of the change, and the CDE program staff to contact if you have questions.
2021–22 Title I, Part D Subpart 2 Expenditure Report, Closeout 27 Months
Form contact: Sherry Davis, sdavis@cde.ca.gov, 916-445-4904
- Transferred funds data element is not prepopulated; it is a required element, with a minimum value of zero, that must be manually completed by the user.
2021–22 Title II, Part A Fiscal Year Expenditure Report, Closeout 27 Months
Form contacts: Alice Ng (Fiscal), ang@cde.ca.gov, 916-323-4636; and Lisa Fassett (Program) lfassett@cde.ca.gov, 916-323-4963
- Transferred funds data elements are not prepopulated; they are required elements, with a minimum value of zero, that must be manually completed by the user.
2021–22 Title III English Leaner Year-to-Date (YTD) Expenditure Report, Closeout 27 Months
Form contacts: Annie Abreu Park, aabreupark@cde.ca.gov, 916-319-9620; and Geoffrey Ndirangu, gndirang@cde.ca.gov, 916-323-5831
- Transferred funds data element is not prepopulated; it is a required element, with a minimum value of zero, that must be manually completed by the user.
2021–22 Title III Immigrant YTD Expenditure Report, Closeout 27 Months
Form contacts: Annie Abreu Park, aabreupark@cde.ca.gov, 916-319-9620; and Geoffrey Ndirangu, gndirang@cde.ca.gov, 916-323-5831
- Transferred funds data element is not prepopulated; it is a required element, with a minimum value of zero, that must be manually completed by the user.
2021–22 Title IV, Part A LEA Closeout Report
Form contact: Kevin Donnelly, TitleIV@cde.ca.gov, 916-319-0942
- Transferred funds data elements are not prepopulated; they are required elements, with a minimum value of zero, that must be manually completed by the user.
- Entered amounts in the following fields are calculated based on ESSA Section 4106[e][2], which stipulate that at least 20% of available allocation must be entered into field: Well-Rounded Educational Opportunities activities; Safe and Healthy Students activities.
2021–22 Title V, Part B Subpart 2 Rural Low-income School (RLIS) LEA Closeout Report
Form contact: Patricia Ramirez, REAP@cde.ca.gov, 916-319-0787
- Transferred funds data element is not prepopulated; it is a required element, with a minimum value of zero, that must be manually completed by the user.
2022–23 Title III English Learner YTD Expenditure Report, 18 Months
Form Contacts: Annie Abreu Park, aabreupark@cde.ca.gov, 916-319-9620; and Geoffrey Ndirangu, gndirang@cde.ca.gov, 916-323-5831
- Transferred funds data element is not prepopulated; it is a required element, with a minimum value of zero, that must be manually completed by the user.
2022–23 Title III Immigrant YTD Expenditure Report, 18 Months
Form contacts: Annie Abreu Park, aabreupark@cde.ca.gov, 916-319-9620; and Geoffrey Ndirangu, gndirang@cde.ca.gov, 916-323-5831
- Transferred funds data element is not prepopulated; it is a required element, with a minimum value of zero, that must be manually completed by the user.
2022–23 Title IV, Part A LEA Use of Funds and Carryover
Form contact: Kevin Donnelly, TitleIV@cde.ca.gov, 916-319-0942
- Transferred funds data elements are not prepopulated; they are required elements, with a minimum value of zero, that must be manually completed by the user.
2022–23 Title V, Part B Subpart 2 RLIS LEA Use of Funds and Carryover
Form contact: Patricia Ramirez, REAP@cde.ca.gov, 916-319-0787
- Transferred funds data elements are not prepopulated; they are required elements, with a minimum value of zero, that must be manually completed by the user.
2023–24 Title I, Part A Nonprofit Private School Equitable Services Reservations
Form contact: Sylvia Hanna, shanna@cde.ca.gov, 916-319-0948
- Transferred funds data element is not prepopulated; it is a required element, with a minimum value of zero, that must be manually completed by the user.
2023–24 Title II, Part A LEA Allocations
Form contacts: Alice Ng (Fiscal), ang@cde.ca.gov, 916-323-4636; and Lisa Fassett (Program), lfassett@cde.ca.gov, 916-323-4963
- When Budgeted Title V, Part B Subpart 1 Alternative Fund Use Authority (AFUA) is relevant and displays, it is a required element with a minimum value of zero.
Additional Information
Additional resources, including links to CARS, CAS, a User Guide, and a Navigating CARS webinar, which is an introduction to the system for new LEA users, are available on the CDE CARS web page. The Navigating CARS webinar covers how to maneuver within the web application, reviews the function of each tab, provides examples of forms, and offers additional information about how CARS operates.
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Sincerely,
ConApp/CARS Support Desk
conappsupport@cde.ca.gov
916-319-0297