The California Department of Education (CDE) has introduced a new funding system for public education, known as the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF). As part of this system, our district will be developing a Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) to allocate funds based on the needs of our students and families.
As part of this plan, we are seeking additional funding for specific student groups. These include English learners, foster youth, and socio-economically disadvantaged students. To ensure that these students receive the support they need, we must identify which students meet one or more of these criteria.
We need your help to complete an online form that will help us determine how to allocate these funds. This form collects information about your household income and could qualify your child and your school for additional funding based on need. You can either fill our the household income verification form as part of our annual parent data confirmation in Aeries or you can complete the form linked below.
Your input is crucial in helping our school receive the appropriate funding for your child. If you require assistance with completing the form, please don't hesitate to contact your child's school.
Please note that all information submitted on the form is a confidential education record and is protected by federal and state privacy laws related to educational records.
Did you know that the Free and Reduced program offers many benefits?
Benefits associated with qualifying for Free & Reduced programs
- Reduced fee for the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT)
- Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) fee waiver
- American College Testing (ACT) fee waiver of basic registration fee
- Fee waiver for applying to colleges
- Free applications for college
- SAT Prep Class discount
- Reduced Advance Placement (AP) Exams and International Baccalaureate (IB) Exams.
It's not about the food! Fill out the application and return it to the main office to qualify. The school funding application can be found at:
Process FAQ
- What does a completed Aeries Parent Data Confirmation or paper school funding form mean to SRCS?
- Why do I have to complete the same form every year?
- Do non-citizens/non-residents qualify for school meal programs?
- What if I don’t want others to know my child receives free meals?
- Should everyone fill out an Aeries Parent Data Confirmation or paper school funding form?
- Do I have to fill out an application if we already qualify for food stamps or other public assistance?
What does a completed Aeries Parent Data Confirmation or paper school funding form mean to SRCS?
Why do I have to complete the same form every year?
Do non-citizens/non-residents qualify for school meal programs?
What if I don’t want others to know my child receives free meals?
Should everyone fill out an Aeries Parent Data Confirmation or paper school funding form?
Do I have to fill out an application if we already qualify for food stamps or other public assistance?
Support SRCS Schools!
Please complete and return a Meal Application Form every year!
Our students need the support!
Complete the Aeries Parent Data Confirmation or paper alternative school funding form by October 31, to help fund your child’s school. You can apply for benefits anytime.