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Specialized Secondary Programs

Specialized Secondary Programs (SSP) providing start-up funds for the establishment of new, advanced programs in California high schools.

Funding

Fiscal Year 2025–26

Specialized Secondary Programs 2025 Funding Profile - Program Description and Funding
Specialized Secondary Programs 2025 Funding Results - Apportionments and Letters

Fiscal Year 2024–25

Specialized Secondary Programs 2024 Funding Profile - Program Description and Funding
Specialized Secondary Programs 2024 Funding Results - Apportionments and Letters

Fiscal Year 2023–24

Specialized Secondary Programs 2023 Funding Profile - Program Description and Funding
Specialized Secondary Programs 2023 Funding Results - Apportionments and Letters

Fiscal Year 2022–23

Specialized Secondary Programs 2022 Funding Profile - Program Description and Funding
Specialized Secondary Programs 2022 Funding Results - Apportionments and Letters

Fiscal Year 2021–22

Specialized Secondary Programs 2021 Funding Profile - Program Description and Funding
Specialized Secondary Programs 2021 Funding Results - Apportionments and Letters

Fiscal Year 2020–21

Specialized Secondary Programs 2020 Funding Profile - Program Description and Funding
Specialized Secondary Programs 2020 Funding Results - Apportionments and Letters

 

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Last Reviewed: Tuesday, December 16, 2025
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