Extraordinary Cost Pool for NPS/LCI

This program reimburses special education local plan areas (SELPA) for extraordinary costs of single placements in nonpublic, nonsectarian schools and special education-related services for student(s) residing in licensed children’s institutions.

Fiscal Year 2025–26

• 2025–26 Funding Profile - Program Description and Funding

Fiscal Year 2024–25

• 2024–25 Funding Profile - Program Description and Funding

Fiscal Year 2023–24

• 2023–24 Funding Profile - Program Description and Funding

ECP and NSS ECPMH Supplemental Form

• ECP Supplemental Form (XLSX) - This form assists local educational agencies (LEAs) in recording monthly expenditures for each student's claim and reporting the total costs in the Principal Apportionment Data Collection (PADC) Web Application. The California Department of Education (CDE) recommends LEAs include this form as part of the supporting documentation for each claim. For more information regarding ECP or Necessary Small SELPA ECP for Mental Health (NSS ECPMH) data reporting, refer to the PADC User Manual on the Principal Apportionment web page.