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2021–22 Instructional Time Resources

Instructional Time and Attendance Accounting resources for the 2021–22 school year only.
Important Notice
The information and documents on this web page are only applicable to the 2021–22 school year.

2021–22 Independent Study Attendance Accounting and Instructional Time Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) (Updated 06-Aug-2021)
FAQs about the independent study offering requirement, waivers, instructional time, and attendance accounting.

2021–22 Independent Study Attendance Accounting and Instructional Time Presentation (PDF; Updated 03-Aug-2021)
The School Fiscal Services Division hosted a webinar on August 3, 2021, to provide guidance on independent study attendance accounting and instructional time changes in effect for fiscal year 2021–22 pursuant to Assembly Bill 98 (Chapter 44, Statutes of 2021).

Questions:   Principal Apportionment Section | attendanceaccounting@cde.ca.gov | 916-324-4541
Last Reviewed: Thursday, June 20, 2024
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