Program Specialists/Regionalized Services Funding

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Source of Funds

The California Department of Education ("CDE") provides funds for regionalized operations and services and the direct instructional support of program specialists as defined in California Education Code 56836.23. It is a part of the overall special education funding commonly referred to as AB 602. It is funded by a statewide rate multiplied by the 2019-20 SELPA Funded ADA 

Funding Allocation

The Fresno County Charter SELPA retains this funding at the SELPA-level to provide regionalized operations and services and the direct instructional support of program specialists. As a condition of receiving these funds, the Charter SELPA shall ensure that all functions listed in Education Code Section 56836.23 are performed in accordance with the description set forth in the Local Plan adopted pursuant to Education Code Section 56205.

Accounting

  • Revenue is coded to 0100-65000-0-5001-0000-831100.
  • Expenditures are coded to 0100-65000-0-5060-xxxx-xxxxxx.

The revenue for the Base Grant Funding is part of the State's overall AB 602 Principal Apportionment.  

Use of Funds

Funds are to be used to provide regionalized operations and services described in Education Code 56836.23, and for the direct instructional support of program specialists described in Education Code 56368.

Financial Reporting

These funds are reported in the Local Plan.