15 years ago, California was ranked 50th in education spending. Now it's No. 13
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15 years ago, California was ranked 50th in education spending. Now it's No. 13
"California's average per-student funding is $19,894, reflecting a rise from 28th in 2021-2022 to 13th in 2022-2023, driven by economic recovery and targeted funding."
"The state's equity ranking for funding distribution to high-poverty districts has reached the second-highest in the nation, showcasing the effectiveness of the Local Control Funding Formula."
"California's response to the Covid-19 pandemic included about $30 billion in one-time funding, which supported summer school, learning-loss recovery, and financial stability for districts."
"No other state matched California's scale of funding in the aftermath of Covid-19, aligning closely with record-level federal funding under the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief aid."
California's per-student funding has increased to $19,894 for the 2022-2023 school year, rising from 28th to 13th in national rankings. The state's equity ranking for funding distribution to high-poverty districts is now second in the nation, attributed to the Local Control Funding Formula. Factors contributing to this rise include a quick economic rebound post-Covid-19, significant one-time funding of $30 billion for educational recovery, and a consistent increase in funding over the past twelve years.
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