Funding Description
The Special Education Resource Lead (SERL) is established under Assembly Bill 178, Sec. 179, allocates the SERL, $12 million to be allocated by the Superintendent of Public Instruction to special education local plan areas (SELPAs) selected pursuant to Section 52073.2 of the Education Code to provide technical assistance to local educational agencies (LEAs) as defined in Section 52071 of the Education Code.
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants |
Local educational agencies
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| Required Eligibility Criteria |
The grantees were selected as a part of an application process and must be a SELPA, county offices of education (COEs), or consortia of SELPAs and COEs to serve as SERLs to work with lead agencies. The selected grantees must provide statewide representation and meet the requirements outlined in the Request for Application (RFA). |
| Other Eligibility Considerations |
Not applicable |
| Eligible Grade Level(s) |
Not applicable
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| Eligible Age Level(s) |
Not applicable
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Funding
| Legal Authority |
Assembly Bill 178, Section 179, Provision 20
Education Code sections 52071 and 52073.2
Grant period 2023-28
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| Source / Type |
State / Grant
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| State Fiscal Year |
2025-26
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| SACS Resource / Revenue Codes |
6545 / 8590
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| Total Available |
$12,000,000
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| Recipient Amount |
Varies.
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| Match Requirement |
No
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| Allocation Formula |
The funding amounts are determined based on individual needs, approved budget, available funds, and statutory requirements.
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Important Dates
| Date Application Available |
Unavailable
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| Due Date |
Unavailable
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| Expected Notification Date |
May 15, 2026
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Additional Information
| Application |
Unavailable |
| Background |
Unavailable |
| Fiscal |
Unavailable |
| Funding Results | 2025 SERL Funding Results [http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/r18/serl25result.asp] |
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| Other |
Unavailable |
Contacts
Last Modified:
May 5, 2026
