The State and Federal Governments provide funds for the provision of special education and related services. Due to the size and scope that special education and related services require, these funds are provided to Special Education Local Plan Areas, or SELPAs.

A short video by the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) regarding this funding can be found here. Also, the LAO provides information regarding the history of special education funding in California here.

State Funding consists of Assembly Bill 602, Out-of-Home Care, Infant Entitlement, and several others. Access the CDE Webpage for State Funding Sources here.

Federal Funding consists of IDEA Part B, IDEA Part C, and several others. Access the CDE Webpage for Federal Funding Sources here.

Member school districts determine how the SELPA allocates these funds. The determination is outlined in the SELPA's Funding Allocation Plan. In the spirit of California's local control philosophy, each SELPA's Funding Allocation Plan is unique to their region as it represents the local determination to service delivery. Learn more about the Fresno County SELPA's unique Funding Allocation Plan here.

For additional information, contact Eddie Davidson, Director of Fiscal Student Services, at (559) 265-3047 or edavidson@fcoe.org.