Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF)

Funding Description

The Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) was enacted with the passage of the 2013-14 Budget Act, replacing the previous K-12 finance system with a new funding formula for school districts, charter schools, and county offices of education (LEAs). The formula is composed primarily of uniform base grants and additional funding for disadvantaged students. The LCFF was phased in over six years and was fully implemented in 2019-20.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants	Local educational agencies
Required Eligibility Criteria	Not applicable
Other Eligibility Considerations	Not applicable
Eligible Grade Level(s)	K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Eligible Age Level(s)	Not applicable

Funding

Legal Authority	Education Code EC sections 2574-2575; 42238.02-42238.03
Source / Type	State / Apportionment
State Fiscal Year	2024-25
SACS Resource / Revenue Codes	0000 / 8011
Total Available	Unavailable
Recipient Amount	Unavailable
Match Requirement	No
Allocation Formula	Under the LCFF, LEAs receive a Base Grant for each unit of average daily attendance (ADA) they serve. School district and charter school Base Grant amounts are determined by the grade span of the ADA served (e.g. TK/K-3, 4-6, 7-8, 9-12). The Base Grant for a county office of education is determined by the type of ADA served by the county. All eligible LEAs receive Supplemental and Concentration Grant funding based on the percentage of disadvantaged students enrolled in the LEA. In addition, county offices of education receive an Operations Grant for their oversight responsibilities. Funding rates are available on the 2024-25 Funding Rates and Information web page.

Important Dates

Date Application Available	Unavailable
Due Date	Unavailable
Expected Notification Date	February 20, 2025

Additional Information

Application	Unavailable
Background	Local Control Funding Formula [http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/aa/lc/]
Fiscal	Principal Apportionment [http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/aa/pa/]
Other	Funds are paid through the Principal Apportionment. Principal Apportionment amounts are calculated three times for each fiscal year: the First Principal Apportionment (P-1) is certified by February 20th, the Second Principal Apportionment (P-2) is certified by June 25th and the Annual calculation is certified by February 20th of the following year (with that year's P-1 certification).

Contacts

Program	Local Agency Systems Support Office, 916-319-0809, lasso@cde.ca.gov
Fiscal	Principal Apportionment Section, 916-324-4541, pase@cde.ca.gov
Division	School Fiscal Services Division, 916-324-4541 (phone), 916-324-7141 (fax)