Extraordinary Cost Pool Funding

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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 SELPA allocates any Extraordinary Cost Pool funds to Member LEAs who had submitted the claims that were approved and funded by CDE.

Accounting

  • Revenue is transferred using 0100-65000-0-5001-0000-879200.
  • Expenditures can be coded to 0100-65000-0-5XXX-1180-XXXXXX.

The revenue for the Extraordinary Cost Pool 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. 

Reference

ECP web page
ECP Funding Profile