Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP)
LCAP Local Control Accountability Plan
In 2013 the California legislature altered the formula for funding K-12 education for the first time in decades. Under this new formula, known as the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), school districts and charter schools receive more funding for English Language Learner students, students who qualify for free and reduced-price meals, and foster youth. This new system is intended to direct more resources to schools with students who have the greatest needs. In addition to the new funding formula, this legislation also established an accountability measure called the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP). Each local education agency is required to create a LCAP that describes its strategy to increase pupil outcomes with regard to the 8 state priorities.