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Consolidated Application Data Management

Data management information related to the Consolidated Application (ConApp) and the requirements for local educational agencies (LEAs).

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LEA Requirements

Below are key local educational agency (LEA) requirements related to the Consolidated Application (ConApp):

  • LEAs shall keep a printed, signed version of the Application for Funding at their site and be prepared to show it when requested by state personnel.
  • The LEAs shall maintain three years of supporting records and documentation related to funding activities after the final year those funds are expended.

CARS Data Management

  • The California Department of Education (CDE) will only use data that is official (i.e., data that the LEA has submitted and certified).
  • Once an LEA has submitted certified data for a data collection and the final deadline has passed, the LEA will no longer be allowed to revise the data within the Consolidated Application and Reporting System (CARS).
  • Draft data (saved uncertified data) will not be visible to CDE program staff or the public except as follows:
    • CARS service desk staff will be provided access in order to allow them to troubleshoot issues.
    • The LEA authorizes read only access to a CDE program staff person.
  • Only LEAs can modify their data. CDE staff should not, under any circumstances, modify an LEA’s data.
Questions:   ConApp Support Desk | conappsupport@cde.ca.gov | 916-319-0297
Last Reviewed: Monday, April 28, 2025
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