2025–26 CARS Abbreviations, Acronyms, Initialisms
List of the abbreviations, acronyms, or initialisms and their full name that are used in the data collection forms of the 2025–26 Winter Release Consolidated Application and Reporting System (CARS).| Abbreviation, Acronym or Initialism | Full Name |
|---|---|
| CARS | Consolidated Application and Reporting System |
| CDE | California Department of Education |
| CDS | County-District-School |
| CFR | Code of Federal Regulations |
| ConApp | Consolidated Application |
| CSAM | California School Accounting Manual |
| EL | English Learner |
| ESEA | Elementary and Secondary Education Act |
| ESSA | Every Student Succeeds Act |
| FY | Fiscal Year |
| ICR | Indirect Cost Rate(s) |
| LEA | Local Educational Agency |
| OPUS | Online Public Update for Schools |
| SWP | Schoolwide Program |
| TIA | Title I, Part A |
| YTD | Year-to-date |
Questions:
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Last Reviewed: Wednesday, December 03, 2025
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