Extraordinary Cost Pool
Source of Funds
The California Department of Education (CDE) provides funds for extraordinary costs of single placements in nonpublic, nonsectarian schools and special education-related services for student(s) residing in licensed children's institutions. Information on CDE's webpage can be found here.
Funding Allocation
The Fresno County Charter SELPA allocates any Extraordinary Cost Pool funds to Member LEAs who had submitted the claims that were approved and funded by the CDE.
Accounting
- Revenue is transferred using 0100-65000-0-5001-0000-879200.
- Expenditures: 0100-65000-0-5XXX-1180-XXXXXX
The revenue for the Base Grant Funding is part of the State's overall AB 602 Principal Apportionment.
Use of Funds
Funds are used for the extraordinary costs of single placements in nonpublic, nonsectarian schools and special education-related services for student(s) residing in licensed children's institutions. Additional information is provided in California Education Code Section 56836.20 et. seq.
Financial Reporting
Member LEA's must submit a claim by the first week of October of each year. The SELPA must submit a claim by the end of October through the Principal Apportionment Data Collection Software.
CDE provides an ECP Handout with guidance and instructions around August or September of each year.
