April 24, 2020
California school districts get extra 5 months to pass local accountability plans
While pushing back the LCAP deadline, Newsom orders districts to report on distance learning and school closure expenses by July 1.
California has reformed its system of school financing by introducing the Local Control Funding Formula. The formula, which requires districts to draw up a Local Control and Accountability Plan, grants more decision-making powers to school districts, and also gives additional state funds to districts based on the number of low-income students, English learners, foster children and homeless youth they serve.