Funding Rates and Information, Fiscal Year 2021–22
Principal Apportionment funding rates and other fiscal information for fiscal year 2021–22.This page provides funding rates and other information applicable to the 2021–22 Principal Apportionment based on the 2021–22 Budget Act and Assembly Bill (AB) 130, Chapter 44, Statutes of 2021.
Cost-of-Living Adjustment | Education Protection Account | School District and Charter School LCFF Entitlement | County Office of Education LCFF Target Entitlement | COE Additional LCFF State Aid | School District Necessary Small Schools | Special Education Programs | Course Based Independent Study ADA Adjustment
Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA)
In the 2020–21 fiscal year (FY), the 2020–21 Budget Act and Senate Bill 98, Chapter 24, Statutes of 2020, set the funded COLA to zero for programs in the Principal Apportionment. For the 2021–22 FY, AB 130 authorizes 2021–22 funding rates to be calculated by first assuming the 2020–21 funded COLA was 2.31% instead of zero. Additionally, AB 130 provides an additional 1.00% increase to the 2021–22 statutory COLA for programs based on the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF). This results in a compounded COLA of approximately 5.07% for programs based on LCFF funding, and an approximate 4.05% increase for non-LCFF programs.
Note: The 2020–21 rates below are displayed for the purpose of showing how the 2021–22 rates are calculated. Funding calculations for the 2020–21 fiscal year will continue to receive no COLA.
| 2020–21 Statutory COLA | 2.31% |
|---|---|
| 2021–22 Statutory COLA | 1.70% |
| 2021–22 Funded COLA for LCFF | 2.70% |
Visit the LCFF COLA web page for more information.
Education Protection Account (EPA) Entitlement
Refer to the California Department of Education (CDE)'s Education Protection Account web page for EPA apportionment information and frequently asked questions.
| 2021–22 Department of Finance (DOF) Preliminary EPA Revenue Amount (Used for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Quarter EPA Payments) | $10,325,073,340 |
|---|---|
| CDE EPA Entitlement Percentage at Advance (Used for 1st and 2nd Quarter EPA Payments) | 46.65955022% |
| CDE EPA Entitlement Percentage at P-1 (Used for 3rd Quarter EPA Payment) | 49.17914663% |
| 2021–22 DOF Final EPA Revenue Amount (Used for 4th Quarter EPA Payments and Annual Recomputation) | $15,816,436,575 |
| CDE EPA Entitlement Percentage at P-2 (Used for 4th Quarter EPA Payment)1 | 73.31789035% |
| CDE EPA Entitlement Percentage at Annual (Final)2 | 75.37156903% |
2Once established at the Annual Apportionment, the 2021–22 EPA entitlements will not change in subsequent apportionments (i.e. First Recertification of Annual, etc.).
School District and Charter School LCFF Entitlement
The amounts below reflect funding levels used in the LCFF Entitlement calculations.
Base Grant Funding, Education Code (EC) Section 42238.02(d)
| Grade Span | 2019−20 Base Grant per Average Daily Attendance (ADA) | 2020−21 Statutory COLA (2.31%) |
2020–21 Base Grant per ADA | 2021–22 Funded COLA for LCFF (2.70%) | 2021–22 Base Grant per ADA before Grade Span Adjustments | Grade Span Adjustments (K-3: 10.4% 9-12: 2.6%) |
2021−22 Base Grant / Adjusted Base Grant per ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K-3 | $7,702 | $178 | $7,880 | $213 | $8,093 | $842 | $8,935 |
| 4-6 | $7,818 | $181 | $7,999 | $216 | $8,215 | N/A | $8,215 |
| 7-8 | $8,050 | $186 | $8,236 | $222 | $8,458 | N/A | $8,458 |
| 9-12 | $9,329 | $215 | $9,544 | $258 | $9,802 | $255 | $10,057 |
Supplemental and Concentration Grant Funding
| Funding | Percentage | Grant Calculation |
|---|---|---|
| Supplemental Grant EC Section 42238.02(e) |
20% | For each grade span: Base Grant or Adjusted Base Grant per ADA, times total funded ADA, times Unduplicated Pupil Percentage (UPP), times 20 percent. |
| Concentration Grant EC Section 42238.02(f) |
65% | For each grade span: Base Grant or Adjusted Base Grant per ADA, times total funded ADA, times portion (if any) of UPP3 that exceeds 55 percent, times 65 percent4. |
3For charter schools, the UPP used for Concentration Grant Funding is the lesser of its own UPP or the UPP of its determinative school district.
4Section 26 of AB 130 increases the Concentration Grant factor to 65%.
County Office of Education (COE) LCFF Target Entitlements
Operations and Alternative Education Base Grant Funding, EC Section 2574
| Grant | Multiplier | 2019−20 Rate |
2020−21 Statutory COLA (2.31%) |
2020−21 Rate |
2021–22 Funded COLA for LCFF (2.70%) | 2021–22 Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Grant, Base Amount |
Per County | $719,783 | $16,627 | $736,410 | $19,883 | $756,293 |
| Operations Grant, District Allowance |
Per School District | $119,963 | $2,771 | $122,734 | $3,314 | $126,048 |
| Operations Grant, Band 1 Grant |
Per Countywide ADA (1 to 30,000) |
$76.82 | $1.77 | $78.59 | $2.12 | $80.71 |
| Operations Grant, Band 2 Grant |
Per Countywide ADA (30,001 to 60,000) |
$65.84 | $1.52 | $67.36 | $1.82 | $69.18 |
| Operations Grant, Band 3 Grant |
Per Countywide ADA (60,001 to 140,000) |
$54.86 | $1.27 | $56.13 | $1.52 | $57.65 |
| Operations Grant, Band 4 Grant | Per Countywide ADA (over 140,000) |
$43.90 | $1.01 | $44.91 | $1.21 | $46.12 |
| Alternative Education Base Grant |
Per ADA | $12,310.03 | $284.36 | $12,594.39 | $340.05 | $12,934.44 |
Supplemental and Concentration Grant Funding, EC Section 2574(c)
| Funding | Percentage | Grant Calculation |
|---|---|---|
| Supplemental Grant - County Funded Non-Juvenile Court School | 35% | Alternative Education Base Grant per ADA, times total ADA, times UPP, times 35 percent. |
| Supplemental Grant - Juvenile Court School | 35% | Alternative Education Base Grant per ADA, times total ADA, times 100 percent, times 35 percent. |
| Concentration Grant - County Funded Non-Juvenile Court | 35% | Alternative Education Base Grant per ADA, times total ADA, times portion (if any) of UPP that exceeds 50 percent, times 35 percent. |
| Concentration Grant - Juvenile Court Schools | 17.50% | Alternative Education Base Grant per ADA, times total ADA, times 100 percent, times 17.50 percent. |
COE Additional LCFF State Aid
COE Funding for Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) Support, EC Section 2575.1
Additional LCFF State Aid for COEs funded at the LCFF Target formula as of the 2016–17 Second Principal (P-2) Apportionment.
| Grant | Multiplier | 2019–20 Rate | 2020−21 Statutory COLA (2.31%) |
2020−21 Rate |
2021–22 Funded COLA for LCFF (2.70%) | 2021–22 Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LCAP Support | Per School District | $19,830 | $458 | $20,288 | $548 | $20,836 |
| LCAP Support | Minimum Allowance | $84,847 | $1,960 | $86,807 | $2,344 | $89,151 |
COE Funding for Differentiated Assistance, EC Section 2575.2
Additional LCFF State Aid for COEs providing assistance to school districts identified for differentiated support.
| Entitlement | Multiplier | School District Prior Year Annual ADA | EC 2575.2 Allowance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base | Per County | N/A | $200,000 |
| Small District | Per District | 1 to 2,499 | $100,000 |
| Medium District | Per District | 2,500 to 9,999 | $200,000 |
| Large District | Per District | 10,000 or more | $300,000 |
School District Necessary Small Schools (NSS)
The NSS allowance is based on the combination of ADA, and the number of full-time teachers for elementary schools or the number of full-time equivalent certificated employees for high schools, whichever provides the lesser amount.
2021–22 NSS Funding Bands for the School District NSS Allowance for the LCFF Entitlement
The amounts below reflect funding levels used in the LCFF Entitlement calculation.
Necessary Small Elementary Schools, EC Section 42282
| Number of Teacher(s) | Average Daily Attendance | Funding Amount Includes 2020–21 Statutory COLA (2.31%) and 2021–22 Funded COLA for LCFF (2.70%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 to 24 | $172,200 |
| 2 | 25 to 48 | $344,400 |
| 3 | 49 to 72 | $516,600 |
| 4 | 73 to 96 | $688,800 |
Necessary Small High Schools, EC Section 42284
| Number of Certificated Employee(s) |
Average Daily Attendance |
Funding Amount Includes 2020–21 Statutory COLA (2.31%) and 2021–22 Funded COLA for LCFF (2.70%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 to 19 | $139,795 |
| 2 | 1 to 19 | $279,590 |
| 3 | 1 to 19 | $621,060 |
| 4 | 20 to 38 | $760,855 |
| 5 | 39 to 57 | $900,650 |
| 6 | 58 to 71 | $1,040,445 |
| 7 | 72 to 86 | $1,180,240 |
| 8 | 87 to 100 | $1,320,035 |
| 9 | 101 to 114 | $1,459,830 |
| 10 | 115 to 129 | $1,599,625 |
| 11 | 130 to 143 | $1,739,420 |
| 12 | 144 to 171 | $1,879,215 |
| 13 | 172 to 210 | $2,019,010 |
| 14 | 211 to 248 | $2,158,805 |
| 15 | 249 to 286 | $2,298,600 |
Note that fractional ADA units of 0.5 and above are rounded up, and those below 0.5 are rounded down.
NSS Funding Bands for the EPA Proportionate Share Calculation
The amounts below reflect the deficited 2012–13 NSS funding levels, adjusted by COLA for the 2013–14 to 2021–22 fiscal years. For districts receiving an NSS allowance, a deficited 2012–13 allowance, adjusted for COLA, is calculated using current year data. This amount is then used as a component of the EPA Proportionate Share calculation.
Necessary Small Elementary Schools (NSES), EC Section 42238.03(a)(1)(D)
| Number of Full-Time Teachers | Original 2021-22 NSES Allowance for EPA | Revised 2021-22 NSES Allowance for EPA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $124,025 | $131,300 |
| 2 | $248,050 | $262,600 |
| 3 | $372,075 | $393,900 |
| 4 | $496,100 | $525,200 |
Necessary Small High Schools (NSHS), EC Section 42238.03
| Minimum Number of Certificated Employee(s) |
Original 2021-22 NSHS Allowance for EPA | Revised 2021-22 NSHS Allowance for EPA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $100,650 | $106,575 |
| 2 | $201,300 | $213,150 |
| 3 | $447,000 | $473,400 |
| 4 | $547,650 | $579,975 |
| 5 | $648,300 | $686,550 |
| 6 | $748,950 | $793,125 |
| 7 | $849,600 | $899,700 |
| 8 | $950,250 | $1,006,275 |
| 9 | $1,050,900 | $1,112,850 |
| 10 | $1,151,550 | $1,219,425 |
| 11 | $1,252,200 | $1,326,000 |
| 12 | $1,352,850 | $1,432,575 |
| 13 | $1,453,500 | $1,539,150 |
| 14 | $1,554,150 | $1,645,725 |
| 15 | $1,654,800 | $1,752,300 |
Note that fractional ADA units of 0.5 and above are rounded up, and those below 0.5 are rounded down.
Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) Base Rate, EC Section 56836.146
| SELPA Base Rate | Rate |
|---|---|
| 2021–22 SELPA Base Rate | $715.00 |
Special Education Program Specialists and Regionalized Services (PS/RS) Rate, EC Section 56836.24
| 2019–20 Statewide Average PS/RS Rate | 2020–21 Statutory COLA (2.31%) |
2020–21 Statewide Average PS/RS Rate | 2021–22 Statutory COLA (1.70%) |
2021–22 Statewide Average PS/RS Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $16.4936216146 | $0.3810026593 |
$16.8746242739 | $0.2868686127 | $17.1614928866 |
Special Education Infant (Ages Two and Younger) Program, EC sections 56428-56432
| Instructional Settings | 2019–20 Statewide Average Rate |
2020–21 Statutory COLA (2.31%) |
2020–21 Statewide Average Rate |
2021–22 Statutory COLA (1.70%) |
2021–22 Statewide Average Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Day Class | $63,456 | $1,466 | $64,922 | $1,104 | $66,026 |
| Resource Specialist Program | $66,904 | $1,545 | $68,449 | $1,164 | $69,613 |
| Designated Instruction and Services | $62,670 | $1,448 | $64,118 | $1,090 | $65,208 |
| Aide | $25,768 | $595 | $26,363 | $448 | $26,811 |
Special Education Out-of-Home Care Program, EC Section 56836.168
| Data Element | 2021–22 Rate |
|---|---|
| Foster Youth | $1,509 |
| Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program | $14,603 |
| Community Care | $3,358 |
| Intermediate Care | $12,668 |
| Skilled Nursing | $26,874 |
Special Education Extraordinary Cost Pool for Nonpublic Nonsectarian Schools/Licensed Children's Institutions & Necessary Small SELPA's Mental Health Services, EC Section 56836.21
| 2019–20 Threshold Amount | 2020–21 Statutory COLA (2.31%) |
2020–21 Threshold Amount | 2021–22 Statutory COLA (1.70%) |
2021–22 Threshold Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
$81,627.73 |
1,885.60 |
$83,513.33 |
$1,419.73 | $84,933.06 |
Course Based Independent Study ADA Adjustment
The following should be used by all school districts, charter schools, and COEs for reporting any Course Based Independent Study (CBIS) ADA that exceeds 10 percent of the total ADA of the LEA, pursuant to EC Section 51749.5(b)(5). Detailed instructions specific to each type of LEA will be included in the Principal Apportionment Data Collection (PADC) User Manual that will be posted with the release of the full PADC Web Application in December 2021.
| Grade Level | Statewide Absence Rate for Course Based Independent Study | Percentage of CBIS ADA, in excess of 10% of Total ADA, to be Reported |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary (K–8) | 2.60% | 97.40% |
| High (9–12) | 5.24% | 94.76% |
The statewide absence rates were calculated using elementary school district (K–8) and high school district (9–12) funded ADA as of the 2020–21 P-2, divided by California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System enrollment data as of 2020–21 P-2.
Since ADA was not reported in 2020–21, the 2021–22 statewide absence rates will use funded ADA as of the 2020–21 P-2, determined pursuant to EC sections 43502 and 43505.
Due to the COVID-19, in 2020–21, the statewide enrollment decreased greater than the ADA rate. As a result, the 2021–22 statewide absence rate decreased from previous years.
The following example illustrates the calculation for a hypothetical unified/high school district.
CBIS Calculation Example
| Calculation | CBIS ADA | All Other ADA | Total 9–12 ADA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9–12 Regular ADA (before adjustment) | 120.00 | 880.00 | 1000.00 |
| 10% Threshold | 1000 x 10% = 100.00 | N/A | N/A |
| ADA Exceeding Threshold Adjusted per EC 51749.5(b)(5) (rounded to the nearest 10th) | (120.00 − 100.00) x 94.76% = 18.95 | N/A | N/A |
| Adjusted Regular ADA to Be Reported as Eligible for Funding | 100.00 + 18.95 = 118.95 | 880.00 | 998.95 |
| ADA to Be Reported as Not Eligible for Funding (rounded to the nearest 10th) | (120.00 − 100.00) x 5.24% = 1.05 | N/A | N/A |