March/April 2014
Changes in School Funding
With the implementation of the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), big changes are taking place in how California funds schools.  The shift is from treating school funding as "input to support students" to "resources that are linked to performance expectations." Under this new funding formula, school districts will also be subject to new rules for transparency and accountability, which include creating - with input from parents and the community - and adopting a Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) that lays out how the district will spend the funds.

This issue of Focus On provides links to the latest news and resources to help districts in their implementation of LCFF and LCAP.

 

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 Past Issues Archives  
LCFF Resources for Districts
California Department of Education

California School Boards Association

LCFF Channel [Videos]
WestEd

EdSource

LCFF School District Comparatron

EdSource

(This tool allows you to view and compare the funding each California school district is expected to receive under the new funding system.)


ACSA

Local Control Funding Formula Resources

FCMAT

 

An Overview of the Local Control Funding Formula (Updated) 

LAO 

LCAP Web Portals
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Check these sites for the latest news and resources:
Communication Tools

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Everything You Need to Know About the LCFF  

English / Spanish 

ACLU

 

Local Control Accountability Plan
ACLU

What is the New Story? [Infographic]

Sample Parent/Community LCAP Surveys
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