Equity Leads

Funding Description

The Equity Leads were established in 2023 under Senate Bill 114, Section 79 (Chapter 48 of the Statutes of 2023) as part of California Statewide System of Support as a key lead initiative, with a $2 million annual investment. The Equity Leads will partner with local educational agencies (LEAs) to identify barriers and opportunities and implement actions and services to meet the identified needs of all pupils, including by addressing racial disparities in opportunities and academic outcomes. Additionally, Equity Leads will Identify existing resources (including support for educator preparation, recruitment, retention, and professional development) and monitor the impact of the implementation of local control and accountability plan goals. Equity Leads will prioritize support to schools receiving Equity Multiplier Funding. This is a multi-year grant (five years) beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2029. The 2023-24 funding will be rolled over for the 2024-25 grant year (Year 1).

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants	Local educational agencies
Required Eligibility Criteria	The application may be submitted by an LEA (e.g., county office of education or school district) or a consortium of that demonstrates the capacity to meet statutory goals and responsibilities outlined in the Request for Applications.
Other Eligibility Considerations	Not applicable
Eligible Grade Level(s)	Pre-K, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Eligible Age Level(s)	4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18

Funding

Legal Authority	Education Code 52073.5, 2023 Statutes, Chapter 48, Section 79
Source / Type	State / Grant
State Fiscal Year	2023-24
SACS Resource / Revenue Codes	7810 / 8590
Total Available	$2,000,000
Recipient Amount	Variable, based on the grant formula
Match Requirement	No
Allocation Formula	The grant allocation will be determined by the California Department of Education and California Collaborative for Educational Excellence based on the number of LEAs being supported by the work of each selected Equity Lead.

Important Dates

Date Application Available	May 3, 2024
Due Date	June 5, 2024
Expected Notification Date	July 1, 2024

Additional Information

Application	Equity Leads Agency [http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/r16/equityleadsrfa2.asp]
Background	Unavailable
Fiscal	Unavailable
Funding Results	Funding Results [http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/r16/equityleadsresults23-24.asp]
Other	Unavailable

Contacts

Program	California System of Support, CASystemofSupport@cde.ca.gov
Fiscal	California System of Support, CASystemofSupport@cde.ca.gov
Division	Student Achievement and Support Division, 916-319-0609