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Distribution of state funds for special education programs.
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  • Principal Apportionment Deadlines, FY 2025–26 (updated 02-Jul-2025)
    Calendar of Principal Apportionment key deadlines for school district, county office of education, charter school, and SELPA data for fiscal year (FY) 2025–26.
  • Principal Apportionment, Fiscal Year 2025–26 (added 02-Jul-2025)
    Distribution of funds for local educational agencies (LEAs) in support of the public school system. Includes elementary school, high school and unified school districts; charter schools; and county offices of education.
  • Mental Health Consultative Services FAQs (added 01-Jul-2025)
    Answers frequently asked questions (FAQs) from the Mental Health Consultative Services webinar training presented on January 29, 2025.
  • Ltr3-24: Third Quarter Lottery (added 30-Jun-2025)
    Lottery Third Quarter Lottery Apportionment letter for fiscal year 2024-25.
  • EPA - 2024-25 Q4 Letter (added 19-Jun-2025)
    Fourth Quarter Apportionment for the Education Protection Account, Fiscal Year 2024–25.

  • Calculations to Determine 2024–25 P-2 (added 19-Jun-2025)
    Detail of calculations to determine the 2024–25 Second Principal Apportionment.
  • Funding Excel Files, FY 2024–25 P-2 (added 19-Jun-2025)
    Apportionment exhibits provide detail of the distribution of funds by either county and/or local educational agency (LEA) for fiscal year (FY) 2024–25 P-2.
  • Service Level Exemptions FAQs (added 20-May-2025)
    Answers frequently asked questions (FAQs) from the Service Level Exemptions webinar training presented on January 22, 2025.
  • Exceptional Needs Set Aside FAQs (added 15-May-2025)
    Answers frequently asked questions (FAQs) from the Exceptional Needs Set Aside webinar training presented on January 8, 2025.
  • CARS News Flash #81 (added 13-May-2025)
    News Flash 81 was sent out on April 30, 2025, announcing the upcoming Consolidated Application and Reporting System (CARS) 2025–26 forms opening on May 1, 2025.