Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP)
California Education Code (EC) sections 52060, 52066, and 47606.5 require all LEAs, which include school districts, county offices of education (COEs), and charter schools, to develop and adopt an LCAP on or before July 1st of each year.
The LCAP is a three-year plan that describes the goals, actions, services, and expenditures to support positive student outcomes that address state and local priorities. The LCAP provides an opportunity for LEAs (county office of education [COE], school districts and charter schools) to share their stories of how, what, and why programs and services are selected to meet their local needs.
The LCAP development process serves three distinct, but related functions:
- Comprehensive strategic planning, particularly to address and reduce disparities in opportunities and outcomes between student groups indicated by the California School Dashboard
- Meaningful engagement with educational partners
- Accountability and compliance
Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) State Priorities Summary
Local educational agencies (LEAs) are required to address the LCFF state priorities, as well as any local priorities identified by the LEA, in the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP).
The LCFF State Priorities Summary(DOCX) provides a summary of the LCFF state priorities described in California Education Code (EC) Section 52060(d), for school districts and charter schools, as applicable, and EC Section 52066(d) for county offices of education (COEs), to aid in the development of the LCAP.
County Superintendent of School's Role in LCAP Approval (School Districts)
The Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), including the Budget Overview for Parents and the LCAP Action Tables, and, if applicable, responses to the CSI prompts, must be adopted by the LEA’s governing board at a public meeting on or before July 1 each year. (EC Sections 52060, 52062, 52064, 52066)
Filing/Submittal (Within 5 Days of Adoption)
Not later than five (5) days after adoption, the governing board of a school district files its LCAP (or Annual Update) with the County Superintendent of Schools. (EC Section 52070(a))
- School districts submit their LCAPs to their County Office of Education (COE). (EC Section 52070(a))
- Charter schools submit their LCAPs to their chartering authority and the COE of the county in which the charter school operates, or only to the COE if it is the chartering authority. (EC Section 47604.33)
County Superintendent Review Timeline (School Districts)
On or before August 15, the County Superintendent may request written clarification regarding the contents of a district’s LCAP/Annual Update; the district must respond in writing within 15 days. (EC Section 52070(b))
Within 15 days of receiving the district’s response, the County Superintendent may submit written recommendations for amendments. (EC Section 52070(c))
The governing board of the school district considers those recommendations at a public meeting within 15 days of receiving them. (EC Section 52070(c))
Approval Criteria (EC 52070(d))
The County Superintendent approves a school district’s LCAP/Annual Update on or before October 8 if all of the following are met. (EC Section 52070(d))
- The LCAP adheres to the State Board of Education (SBE) template and instructions. (EC Sections 52064; 52070(d)(1))
- The district’s adopted budget includes expenditures sufficient to implement the actions described in the LCAP. (EC Section 52070(d)(2))
- The LCAP/Annual Update adheres to the applicable LCFF expenditure requirements for supplemental and concentration grant funds. (EC Sections 52070(d)(3); 42238.07)
- The LCAP includes the required LCFF carryover calculations (and, when applicable, required descriptions tied to those calculations). (EC Sections 52070(d)(4); 42238.07)
LCAP Resources
California Department of Education (CDE) LCAP Webpage, including current state-adopted template and FAQs
Planning for the LCAP and the School Plan
Statute and Regulations
Statute
- Requirements for County Office of Education and School Districts
- Requirements for Charter Schools
Regulations
- Definitions
- Requirements for LEAs to Demonstrate Increased or Improved Services for Unduplicated Pupils in Proportion to the Increase in Funds Apportioned for Supplemental and Concentration Grants.
FCSS LCAP & Compliance Team
The FCSS LCAP & Compliance Team works throughout the year to support Fresno County school districts and charter schools in meeting applicable requirements.
Current Year LCAPs, Fresno County
Link to Fresno County School District’s LCAPs
Link to Fresno County Charter School LCAPs
LCAP & Compliance Team
Director
mbaker@fcoe.org
Associate Director
dbudd@fcoe.org
Associate Director
llloyd@fcoe.org
Associate Director
jsteinmetz@fcoe.org
Associate Director
ctroxell@fcoe.org
Program Assistant
tiffany.gonzalez@fcoe.org
