It is the intent of the Legislature that all funding for categorical programs that are funded according to formulas based on indicators of pupils’ needs shall be based on district counts of pupils meeting the criteria for the programs. It is further the intent of the Legislature to use the information gained from the reports required by this act to revise and update the funding formulas for categorical programs, as necessary, to ensure that funding is distributed to school districts based on updated indicators of pupils’ needs.
Part 37.5CATEGORICAL FUNDING
Section § 64100
This section states that the California Legislature wants school funding for certain specialized programs to be determined by the number of students in each district who qualify for those programs based on their specific needs. Additionally, the Legislature intends to use data from required reports to review and potentially adjust these funding formulas so they reflect updated student need indicators.
categorical programs funding funding formulas indicators of pupils' needs district counts pupil criteria school funding distribution student needs assessment funding revisions education finance school district allocations reporting requirements formula updates targeted funding allocation based on need funding adjustments
