Foundation School Program System
The links below provide information and access to the Foundation School Program (FSP) System. The FSP System is unavailable when the Texas Education Agency is conducting weekly maintenance. This work occurs on Sunday mornings from 6:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
- Quick–Start Guide: Applying for and Navigating within the Online FSP System (PDF, 1.1 MB)
- Presentation: Requesting Access to the FSP System (PowerPoint, 870 KB) (PDF, 890 KB)
Opening Dates and Deadlines for the FSP System Program Modules
| Module | Opening Date | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Pupil Projections | October preceding the deadline | December of even-numbered years |
| Excess Local Revenue | ||
| District Intent/Choice Selection | July 15 | September 1 |
| Agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credit | July 15 | January 15 |
| Agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credit(Netting Ch.48 Funding) | July 15 | September 1 |
| CAD Cost, District Partner Data & Payment Options | July 15 | January 15 |
| Charter Schools | ||
| Estimate Data | Mid-July | August 1 |
| Accelerated Payment Schedule | Mid-August | September 1 |
| Six-Week Summary Attendance Report | - | 10 calendar days after each 6 week period |
| Local Property Value Survey | July 18 | August 1 |
| *Note: Deadline to submit an appeal by email is no later than 10 calendar days after TEA's approval of the district's preliminary maximum compressed tax rate. | ||
| New Instructional Facility Allotment (NIFA) | Mid-May | July 15 |
| School Transportation | ||
| Route Services Report | June 1 | August 1 |
| Operations Report | October 1 | December 1 |
| Education Service Center (ESC) Insurance and Staff Salary (TEC, 48.303) | ||
| For Near Final Summary of Finances (SOF) in September following the end of the fiscal year | - | August 31 |
| For Final SOF in April of the following fiscal year | - | March 31 |
| *Note: Module opens in September, and data should be entered on a monthly basis to ensure on-time settle up. | ||
| Tax Information Survey | June 1 | August 31 |
Training
For more information, contact:
Division of State Funding
(512) 463-9238
sfinance@tea.texas.gov