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Escape Currently Unavailable

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Escape is currently unavailable. We are working to resolve the issue and will provide you with an update as we have more information. Thank you for your patience. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
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Frontline Gather 2024

Join us at Frontline Gather<web.cvent.com/event/d1cd3122-8b69-492e-9694-607cd69aa8ab/summary?rt=Mt_JQniq40yqGQo-5OPnOA&mkt_tok=NzEyLVdNVy02NDAAAAGPjZzdjlWx-u5fPjAjxveus_fUVyI5huVuvd75gAxz9FTTJSE_5fn4DAQqkyzAYAaJWQYa5ww3Nn2k1o…>
Early Bird Registration deadline for Frontline Gather is this Friday, January 12th.

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REMINDER P-1 Attendance DUE JANUARY 8

Attendance Reporting Reminder: P-1 Attendance Reports must be certified by the district no later than Monday, January 8, 2024.
The Principal Apportionment Data Collection (PADC) Web Application<pas.cde.ca.gov/> is now available for reporting 2023-24 First Principal Apportionment (P-1) data on the California Department of Education (CDE).
The following 2023-24 P-1 data is due by Monday, January 8, 2024:
* Attendance * Necessary Small School * Adults in Correctional Facilities * Special Education Local Plan Area Average Daily Attendance Allocation * Special Education Tax Allocation * Infant Funding * Charter School Physical Location * Transfer of Funds Alternative Rate Option * Proposition 28: Arts and Music in Schools Certification
Resources for data reporting and certification are posted on the PADC webpage<www.cde.ca.gov/fg/aa/pa/index.asp?tabsection=4> under the Data Collection tab.
The PADC User Manual<www.cde.ca.gov/fg/sf/pa/> (v 2023-24 1.00) may be used in reporting data for the above-mentioned data entry screens.
A complete list of PADC due dates for 2023-24 is available here<www.cde.ca.gov/fg/sf/pa/padcduedates2324.asp>. Also, the 2023-24 Principal Apportionment Calendar of Key Deadlines is available here<www.cde.ca.gov/fg/aa/pa/ataglance2324.asp>.
New for 2023-24 P-1:
* The following data entry screen has been added: * Proposition 28: Arts and Music in Schools Certification

* The PADC Web Export feature for county office of education PADC Administrators has been updated. The downloadable reports now include leading entity information such as entity name, county district school code and other identity specific information, where applicable.
Reminders:
* Read the User Manual thoroughly for step-by-step instructions and tips for specific data entry screens. * Make sure to save all data before navigating to the next record or tab within a data entry screen; verify all data saved correctly before validation and data certification. * If the system generates a blank page, do not refresh the browser. Instead, close the application and re-open it to continue. * If you experience technical difficulties, please call, or email the Principal Apportionment Section at 916-324-4541 or PADC@cde.ca.gov<mailto:PADC@cde.ca.gov>. * Prior year corrections (fiscal year 2020-21 and prior) should continue to be submitted through the PADC desktop software for each applicable year. The desktop software<www.cde.ca.gov/fg/aa/pa/index.asp?tabsection=4> can be downloaded from the PADC webpage.
Principal Apportionment Web Page Redesign
The Principal Apportionment Section has redesigned the Principal Apportionment main web page. All the same information is still available with tabs for easier access to key information. Please visit the newly designed web page<www.cde.ca.gov/fg/aa/pa/index.asp?tabsection=4>.
Questions about the deadlines or data submittals that are not addressed through the resources listed above should be directed by phone or email to the Principal Apportionment Section at the contact information below:
Principal Apportionment Section 916-324-4541
PASE@cde.ca.gov<mailto:PASE@cde.ca.gov>
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Escape Production System updated

Hello all,

Please take note, as of 12/21/23 . . .

…we have updated Escape Production to v23.4 Regulatory

* Calendar Year end reporting – Modifications are incorporated in the release pertaining to W2s, 1099s and 1094/1095s.
* Leave16 – Healthy Families Leave Earned – Upfront report has been updated to capture the new legislative requirements.
Please review the Release Notes while logged into Escape. Click Online Resources > Release Information.
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Payroll Rates & Limits 2024

Attached is the Payroll Rates & Limits for 2024. The highlights are:
* The California minimum wage increases to $16.00
* IRS standard mileage rate increases to 67.0 cents per mile.
* The 403(b) and 457 contributions limits increases to $23,000, and for employees age 50 and over to $30,500.
* Medical Flex Spending Arrangement (FSA) Reimbursement increases to $3,200.
* Social Security wage cap increases to $168,600 with the contribution limit to $10,453.20.
Escape has been updated.
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