For California students, parents and schools, there are many concerns about the federal government shutdown, the first since 2018. Here’s what to know about the potential impacts for students and schools in California — including if the shutdown is prolonged. Students with disabilitiesThe majority of funding for California students with disabilities comes from state and local sources, which remains uninterrupted. But for disabled students, the shutdown adds to ongoing uncertainty with the planned furlough of the majority of employees at the federal Department of Education. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form — a critical part of how colleges determine aid for students — will remain open.