AB 130 Funding
Source of Funds
This is one-time funding apportioned to special education local plan areas (SELPAs) based on pupils with exceptional needs as reported in Fall 1 Census for the 2019-20 and 2020-21 fiscal years.
The purpose of the Dispute Prevention and Dispute Resolution (aka ADR) funds is to support local educational agencies in conducting dispute prevention and voluntary alternative dispute resolution activities to prevent and resolve special education disputes resulting from school disruptions stemming from the COVID-19 public health emergency during the period of March 13, 2020, to September 1, 2021, inclusive. The apportionment letter and the schedule of apportionment can be accessed on the CDE’s web page here.
The purpose of the Learning Recovery funds is to provide learning recovery support to pupils, as defined in Assembly Bill 130, Section 161, associated with impacts to learning due to school disruptions stemming from the COVID-19 public health emergency during the period of March 13, 2020, to September 1, 2021, inclusive. The apportionment letter and the schedule of apportionment can be accessed on the CDE’s web page here.
Funding Allocation
SELPAs allocated 80 percent of the ADR amount received proportionally to Member LEAs using the greater of the member's Fall 1 Census special education date for the 2019-20 or 2020-21 fiscal years, by District of Residence:
SELPAs allocated 100 percent of the Learning Recovery amount received proportionally to Member LEAs using the greater of the member's Fall 1 Census special education date for the 2019-20 or 2020-21 fiscal years, by District of Residence:
Learning Recovery Allocation
Learning Recover Transfer
Accounting
Revenue for ADR was transferred using 0100-65360-0-5001-0000-859000.
Expenditures for ADR can be coded to 0100-65360-0-5xxx-xxxx-xxxxxx.
Revenue for Learning Recovery was transferred using 0100-65370-0-5001-0000-859000.
Expenditures for Learning Recovery can be coded to 0100-65370-0-5xxx-xxxx-xxxxxx.
LEAs may apply their allowable indirect cost rate.
Use of Funds
These funds are used to support Member LEAs in conducting dispute prevention and voluntary alternative dispute resolution activities to prevent and resolve special education disputes resulting from school disruptions stemming from the COVID-19 public health emergency during the period of March 13, 2020, to September 1, 2021, inclusive, in a collaborative and equitable manner. These activities were provided in the ADR Plan:
Fresno County Charter SELPA ADR Allocation Plan
Fresno County Charter SELPA Learning Recovery Plan
Join us at our monthly office hours to help answer any questions as you plan expenditures: 2022-23 Office Hours-Learning Recovery ADR.pdf
Financial Reporting
Funds should be legally obligated by June 30, 2023. Complete the AB 130 Expenditure Reports at the prescribed timelines.
Reference Information
SELPA Guide
Ask SSC about the Special Education MOE and One-Time Money
Ways to Leverage COVID-19 ADR and Learning Recovery Dollars for Equity
Bill Text - AB-130 Education Finance
ADR and Learning Recovery Plan Template
Section 160 of Bill Text AB 130
ADR Allocation Plan
ADR FAQs
Section 161 of Bill Text AB 130
Learning Recovery Plan
Learning Recovery Plan Overview
Learning Recovery Plan FAQs
