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SDLA Compliance Resource

Maintain and Review the LCAP Federal Addendum by Program

Keep an updated approved federal plan, and distinguish a program-specific annual update duty from recommended coordination with the LCAP.

  • Federal Programs
  • English Learner Programs
  • Governance & Board Approval
TimingTitle III: annual update with local board approval; Title II: periodic review/revision, annual LCAP-aligned review encouraged
Applies toLEAs applying for or participating in the applicable ESSA programs; consortium leads have additional Title III records
Authority and scopeFederal ESSA LEA-plan/funding requirements with program-specific CDE implementation guidance

In Plain Language: Keep an updated approved federal plan, and distinguish a program-specific annual update duty from recommended coordination with the LCAP.

Why this matters

Keep the allocation, reporting cycle, responsible entity and receiving system explicit. A county planning date, a historical portal window and a statutory deadline are different kinds of evidence.

Ownership and recipient

Responsible owner: Federal-program lead with Title II/III owners and board office. Recipient: Local governing board for applicable approval; CDE for required initial submission/review.

Requirement, applicability and cycle controls

  • Title III: first-time applicants submit the addendum through CDE’s Federal Addendum System. Annual updates with local board approval are maintained locally. Consortium leads also maintain an annually updated Consortium Summary.
  • Title II: plan remains in effect during participation and is periodically reviewed/revised as necessary. CDE encourages annual LCAP-aligned review; previously approved revised addenda need not be resubmitted for CDE approval under its FAQ. Keep review/revision evidence; its wording says the local board should approve a revision.
  • Other ESSA programs: check the relevant program’s instructions before generalizing a Title III annual board-approval requirement.
  • The addendum must remain publicly accessible with the LCAP under applicable posting requirements. The existing posting guide covers that separate public-link check.

Operational workflow

  1. Identify each funded ESSA program and the current CDE/SBE-approved addendum.
  2. Review program needs, consultation, resource use and any required changes.
  3. Apply the Title III annual/local-board process where applicable; preserve Title II periodic review and revision evidence.
  4. Confirm whether the current case requires initial CDE submission or local maintenance; avoid unnecessary duplicate submissions.
  5. Retain approvals, dated revisions, consortium records and a working public link with the LCAP.

Evidence to retain

  • Approved addendum
  • Dated program-specific review and revisions
  • Applicable board approval/minutes
  • Initial CDE approval and any required submission receipt
  • Consortium summary and public-link checks

Sources and authority

Authority and source-version guide · Annual Compliance Calendar

Targeted source/conflict review: October 21, 2026. Pending items above are unresolved verification questions, not confirmed statewide deadlines. Local preparation steps do not create new statewide filings.