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In this brief, we provide some historical background on the implementation of the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), describe how the formula works for school districts and charter schools, describe how the formula was phased in, and explain requirements for districts to adopt plans that describe how LCFF funding will be spent.
2023's big questions: How much will TK-12 state funding be cut? What will the final math framework look like? Will districts find tutors, after-school staff? Will the Newsom administration act decisively on early literacy?
Can Board and Superintendent Make Progress?
By restoring greater state control of education, the A-PLUS Actwould allow states to end inefficient and ineffective federalprograms, reallocate funds toward state-directed initiatives toimprove student learning, and reduce spending on administrativecosts and bureaucracy. State policymakers, with greater input fromparents and other stakeholders, could take responsibility forstrengthening public education in local communities.
A new tool developed by Pivot Learning can help California School districts focus their efforts on strengthening their ability to build a strong foundation for improvement.