Equity Lead

Funding Description

The Equity Leads were established in 2023 under Senate Bill 114, Section 79 (Chapter 48 of the Statutes of 2023) as part of California Statewide System of Support as a key lead initiative, with a $2 million annual investment. The Equity Leads will partner with local educational agencies (LEAs) to identify barriers and opportunities and implement actions and services to meet the identified needs of all pupils, including by addressing racial disparities in opportunities and academic outcomes. Additionally, Equity Leads will Identify existing resources (including support for educator preparation, recruitment, retention, and professional development) and monitor the impact of the implementation of local control and accountability plan goals. Equity Leads will prioritize support to schools receiving Equity Multiplier Funding.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants	Local educational agencies
Required Eligibility Criteria	The application may be submitted by a LEA (e.g., county office of education or school district) or a consortium of that demonstrates the capacity to meet statutory goals and responsibilities outlined in the Request for Applications.
Other Eligibility Considerations	Not applicable
Eligible Grade Level(s)	Pre-K, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Eligible Age Level(s)	4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18

Funding

Legal Authority	Education Code 52073.5, 2023 Statutes, Chapter 48, Section 79
Source / Type	State / Grant
State Fiscal Year	2023-24
SACS Resource / Revenue Codes	7810 / 8590
Total Available	$2,000,000
Recipient Amount	Variable, based on the grant formula
Match Requirement	No
Allocation Formula	The grant allocation will be determined by the California Department of Education and California Collaborative for Educational Excellence based on the number of LEAs being supporting by the work of each selected Equity Lead.

Important Dates

Date Application Available	November 27, 2023
Due Date	January 25, 2024
Expected Notification Date	March 1, 2024

Additional Information

Application	Equity Lead Agency [http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/r16/equityleadrfa.asp]
Background	Unavailable
Fiscal	Unavailable
Other	This information is for historical purposes only and the information contained here is not current. The updated and reissued Equity Leads RFA due June 5, 2024 is available on the Equity Leads RFA web page.

Contacts

Program	California System of Support, CASystemofSupport@cde.ca.gov
Fiscal	California System of Support, CASystemofSupport@cde.ca.gov
Division	Student Achievement and Support Division, 916-319-0609