Education Protection Account

The Education Protection Account (EPA) provides local educational agencies (LEAs) with general purpose state aid funding pursuant to Section 36 of Article XIII of the California Constitution. The EPA funding is a component of an LEA's total Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) entitlement as calculated in the Principal Apportionment.

Fiscal Year

Fiscal Year 2023–24
Entitlements and apportionments certified in fiscal year 2023–24.
Fiscal Year 2022–23
Entitlements and apportionments certified in fiscal year 2022–23.
Fiscal Year 2021–22
Entitlements and apportionments certified in fiscal year 2021–22.
Fiscal Years 2012–13 to 2020–21
Entitlements and apportionments certified in fiscal years 2012–13 to 2020–21.

Other Information

Frequently Asked Questions
Background and information on how EPA entitlements are calculated, reporting requirements and uses of funds.
Frequently Asked Questions - Standardized Account Code Structure (SACS) Accounting
Accounting guidance on how to account for EPA funds.

Questions: Principal Apportionment Section | PASE@cde.ca.gov | 916-324-4541

Last Reviewed: Monday, September 11, 2023

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