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HomeEducation CodeDiv. 4Pt. 29Ch. 1Art. 1§ 54001 Preschool-Grade 12 Funding

§ 54001 Preschool-Grade 12 Funding

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§ 54001 Preschool-Grade 12 Funding

Key Takeaways

  • •The state gives money to schools to help kids who need extra help with learning and come from families with less money.
  • •Schools can use this money for programs from preschool up to 12th grade.
  • •If schools don't use all the money in one year, they can save it for later years.
  • •Schools can't use this money to replace the money they already spend on these programs.

Example

A school gets extra money from the state to help kids who are struggling in reading.

The school can use this money to hire a special reading teacher or buy books for these kids. If they don't spend all the money this year, they can use it next year. But they can't use this money to pay for things they already pay for, like regular teachers' salaries.

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§ 54001 Preschool-Grade 12 Funding

From the funds appropriated by the Legislature for the purposes of this chapter, the Superintendent of Public Instruction, with the approval of the State Board of Education, shall administer this chapter and make apportionments to school districts to meet the total approved expense of the school districts incurred in establishing education programs for pupils who qualify economically and educationally in preschool, kindergarten, or any of grades 1 through 12, inclusive. Funds provided pursuant to this chapter in any fiscal year but not expended by school district in that fiscal year may be expended in subsequent fiscal years. Nothing in this chapter shall in any way preclude the use of federal funds for educationally disadvantaged youths. Districts which receive funds pursuant to this chapter shall not reduce existing district resources which have been utilized for programs to meet the needs of educationally disadvantaged students. (Amended by Stats. 1978, Ch. 893.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

educationschoolportstudentlegislaturepublic instructionthe california superintendent

Related Statutes

  • § 51004 Workforce Preparation Education Rights
  • § 56000.5 Low-Incidence Disability Services
  • § 56001 Special Education Program Requirements
  • § 59001.2 Deaf Education Access Requirements
  • § 101401 School Facility Age Impact

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 54001.
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