ESSER II Funding

Provides funding to Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) through Section 313(b) of the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER II) Fund, to address the impact of COVID-19 on elementary and secondary schools.

Funding

Fiscal Year 2020–21

ESSER II Funding 2020 Funding Profile - Program Description and Funding
ESSER II Funding 2020 Funding Results - Entitlements, Apportionments and Letters

Other Fiscal Information

Resources

ESSER II Funding
Application/Assurances, and Funding Sources

Federal Stimulus Funding Home Page

Contacts

Program Questions: CDE Federal Stimulus Team; email: EDReliefFunds@cde.ca.gov

Fiscal Questions: Categorical Allocations and Audit Resolution Office; email: CAAR@cde.ca.gov

Questions: Categorical Allocations and Audit Resolution Office | CAAR@cde.ca.gov

Last Reviewed: Tuesday, February 11, 2025

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The purpose of this letter is to provide California State Preschool Program (CSPP) contractors guidance regarding due dates and reporting requirements related to June year-end and audit reports for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.
CAARO Update Issue #2026-08 (added 22-Jun-2026)
June 22, 2026: Categorical Allocations and Audit Resolution Office (CAARO) Updates – twice monthly notifications of key reporting deadlines, applications for funding, annual audits, and any other topics related to programs administered by CAARO.
2025–26 Second Principal Apportionment (added 19-Jun-2026)
In June and/or July, county treasurers will receive a warrant that reflects state aid for school districts, charter schools, and county offices of education for programs included in the 2025–26 Second Principal (P-2) Apportionment.
Calculations to Determine 2025–26 P-2 (added 19-Jun-2026)
Detail of calculations to determine the 2025–26 Second Principal Apportionment.
Fourth Quarter Apportionment for EPA (added 19-Jun-2026)
Fourth quarter Apportionment for the Education Protection Account for fiscal year 2025–26.

Funding Excel Files, FY 2025–26 P-2 (added 19-Jun-2026)
Apportionment exhibits provide detail of the distribution of funds by either county and/or local educational agency (LEA) for fiscal year (FY) 2025–26 P-2.
CAARO Update Issue #2026-07 (added 18-May-2026)
May 18, 2026: Categorical Allocations and Audit Resolution Office (CAARO) Updates – twice monthly notifications of key reporting deadlines, applications for funding, annual audits, and any other topics related to programs administered by CAARO.
CAARO Update Issue #2026-06 (added 05-May-2026)
May 5, 2026: Categorical Allocations and Audit Resolution Office (CAARO) Updates – twice monthly notifications of key reporting deadlines, applications for funding, annual audits, and any other topics related to programs administered by CAARO.
2026–27 Application for Funding Instructions (added 29-Apr-2026)
Consolidated Application and Reporting System data entry instructions for the 2026–27 Application for Funding data collection form.
2026–27 Certification of Assurances Instructions (added 29-Apr-2026)
Consolidated Application and Reporting System data entry instructions for the 2026–27 Certification of Assurances data collection form.