2025–26 Tax and Second Principal Apportionment (P-2) Data Due Date Reminder
As a reminder, the following 2025–26 P-2 data is due to the CDE no later than Wednesday, April 15, 2026:
* Taxes * Excess Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund * Charter School Physical Location [email PADC@cde.ca.gov<mailto:PADC@cde.ca.gov> if revisions are needed since the First Principal Apportionment (P-1)]
Upcoming Due Dates:
The following 2025–26 P-2 data is due to the CDE no later than Friday, May 1, 2026:
* Attendance Data [All local educational agencies (LEAs)] * Necessary Small School * Class Size Penalties * ELO-P: Operation Intent * Adults in Correctional Facilities * Special Education Local Plan Area Average Daily Attendance Allocation * Special Education Tax Allocation * Infant Funding * Transfer of Funds Alternative Rate Option
The CDE stresses the importance of timely data submissions in order to ensure the Principal Apportionment is certified by the statutory deadline. Furthermore, the CDE appreciates in advance prompt responses to subsequent inquiries regarding LEA data submissions.
As a reminder, the following resources are available on the PADC web page (www.cde.ca.gov/fg/sf/pa/) to assist LEA staff with preparing P-2 data submissions:
* PADC Web Application Link * PADC Web Application User Manual * Calendar of data submission due dates by data entry screen * Known Issues and Tips
Please Note: The PADC system experiences high user volume during this time and it is important for LEAs to start the process of submitting P-2 data to mitigate the impact of any unforeseen issues that may arise with the submission of the data.
Should PADC Web application users encounter any issues, please email the Principal Apportionment Section as soon as possible at PADC@cde.ca.gov<mailto:PADC@cde.ca.gov> for technical assistance so we can work to resolve the issues quickly.
Questions about the deadlines or data submittals that are not addressed through the resources listed above should be directed by email to the Principal Apportionment Section at the contact information below:
Thank you,
Principal Apportionment Section 916-324-4541 PASE@cde.ca.gov<mailto:PASE@cde.ca.gov>
The CDE PASE Listserv provides local educational agencies and other interested parties important information pertaining to various apportionment-related items. If you no longer wish to receive information via the PASE Listserv, please follow the instructions provided on the CDE webpage located in the Resources tab at www.cde.ca.gov/fg/aa/pa/index.asp?tabsection=5, under the section PASE Listserv. The same webpage also provides information for anyone wanting to subscribe to the PASE Listserv.
