CFDA#
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Funder Type
State Government
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IT Classification
C - Funds little to no technology
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Authority
California Department of Education (CDE)
Summary
As part of the Special Education Assembly Bill (AB) 602 formula, the Extraordinary Cost Pool (ECP) program reimburses special education local plan areas (SELPAs) for extraordinary costs of single placements in nonpublic, nonsectarian schools (NPS) and special education-related services for pupils residing in licensed children's institutions (LCI). This program also reimburses necessary small SELPAs defined in California Education Code (EC) Section 56212, for extraordinary costs associated with educationally related mental health services, including out-of-home residential services.
History of Funding
The threshold amount for 2018–19 for SELPAs that are not considered necessary small SELPAs was $79,050.68. This is equal to the 2017–18 threshold plus the 2018–19 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) of 1.56%. The threshold amount for the 2018–19 fiscal year for necessary small SELPAs was the lesser of $79,050.68 or one percent of the SELPA's subtotal apportionment.
The threshold amount for 2020-21 for SELPAs that are not considered necessary small SELPAs as defined in California Education Code Section 56836.21 is $81,627.73. This is equal to the 2019-20 threshold. There is no cost-of-living adjustment provided for 2020-21 fiscal year. The threshold amount for the 2020-21 fiscal year for necessary small SELPAs is the lesser of $81,627.73 or one percent of the SELPA's subtotal apportionment for 2019-20 fiscal year.
Additional Information
Costs of placements and services for single students in excess of the annual threshold amount will be reimbursed, subject to available funds.
Eligibility Details
Eligible applicants are local educational agencies in California.
SELPAs that have extraordinary cost of single placements in NPS and related services in LCI and necessary small SELPAs that have extraordinary costs associated with mental health services are eligible.
Deadline Details
Applications must be submitted by October 30, 2024. A similar deadline is anticipated, annually.
Award Details
Approximately $20,000,000 is available in total funding. Costs for a single placement in excess of the applicable threshold amount will be eligible for reimbursement.
Funds shall be first available to fully reimburse extraordinary costs associated with educationally related mental health services, including out-of-home residential services for necessary small SELPAs (NSS), as defined in EC Section 56212. The threshold amount for 2022-23 for NSS is the lesser of $90,504.67 or one percent of the SELPA's net entitlement for the 2019-20 fiscal year. Remaining funds shall be available for reimbursements for placements in NPS, pursuant to EC Section 56836.21, and pupils residing in LCIs. The threshold amount for 2022-23 for SELPAs that are not considered NSS as defined in EC Section 56836.21 is $90,504.67. This is equal to the 2021-22 threshold plus the 2022-23 cost-of-living adjustment of 6.56 percent. If the total reimbursable amount exceeds the current year appropriation, all claims will be prorated. Funding is based on an allocation formula. Cost sharing/matching is not required.
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