Public School Funding in the United States
Public School Funding Formula Definition in the Public School Finance Area
A formula that specifies the procedures for determining each district’s total program units, program cost dollars and the amount of money to be distributed to the district. The formula uses cost differentials to reflect higher costs incurred in providing certain educational programs and includes factors for early childhood education, basic grades 1-12 programs, special education and bilingual education programs, students at risk, size adjustments, enrollment growth and a factor for training and experience.
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- Public School Funding Issues
- Public School Definition
- Private School
- Public School Funding by State