What is the Consolidated Application for Funding Categorical Aid Programs?
The Consolidated Application is used by the California Department of Education to distribute categorical funds from various state and federal programs to county offices, school districts and charter schools throughout California. Annually, in June, each local educational agency submits Part I of the application to document participation in these programs and provide assurances that the district will comply with the legal requirements of each program. Program entitlements are determined by formulas contained in the laws that created the programs. Part II of the application is submitted in the fall of each year, and contains the district entitlements for each funded program. Out of each state and federal program entitlement, districts allocate funds for indirect costs of administration, for programs operated by the district office, and for programs operated at schools.
