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By Vikrant Duggal

Every school day in California is worth $74-$84 per student—this guide shows how to protect every ADA dollar with airtight attendance accounting, documentation, and instructional time compliance. Learn the 2025-26 updates on Attendance Recovery, Instructional Continuity Plans, IS rules, residency, and P-2 reporting to safeguard funding.

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