2025–26 ConApp Spring Program Guidance

Program guidance provided by the categorical program offices to assist in completing data collection forms for the 2025–26 Consolidated Application (ConApp) Spring Release.

Program Guidance for the Consolidated Application

The Spring Release of the 2025–26 Consolidated Application (ConApp) for Funding Categorical Aid Programs collects information related to local educational agencies (LEAs) intention to participate in 2025–26 ConApp programs and includes legal assurances of compliance as required by state and federal statute, and other required program participation information. The ConApp is submitted electronically by LEAs. All pages which contain original signatures must be maintained on file in the LEAs office.

2025–26 ConApp Spring Release Table of Contents

Questions: ConApp Support Desk | conappsupport@cde.ca.gov | 916-319-0297

Last Reviewed: Monday, April 28, 2025

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