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District Placed in State 'Differentiated Assistance' Over Homeless Student Performance
What happened
During the Mid-Year LCAP Report at the February 10, 2026 meeting, staff disclosed that AUSD was placed in 'differentiated assistance' by the county due to low performance for homeless students in English, math, and chronic absenteeism, triggering additional county oversight and support.
Why it matters to families
Differentiated assistance status is a documented compliance/performance risk requiring corrective action and external oversight, indicating the district failed to meet state benchmarks for a vulnerable student population.
The evidence
From Feb 10, 2026 minutes, Item F.1: 'A key focus area this year is support for homeless students, as the district was placed in "differentiated assistance" due to low performance in English, math, and chronic absenteeism for that group. This means the county is providing extra support and oversight.'
The source
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