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Senate education committee reviews governor—s proposed foundation funding formula
Summary
State education officials and consultants walked senators through a proposed foundation funding formula that sets a $13,200 base per student, new weights for economically disadvantaged and English-learner students, and a multi-year implementation plan intended to reduce funding variation across districts.
Secretary Zoe Sonder and consultants from APA Consulting presented the administration—s proposed foundation funding formula during the Senate Education Committee—s Feb. 4 meeting, laying out a $13,200 base per pupil and a set of additional weights and adjustments designed to equalize resources across Vermont schools.
The formula, as described by APA consultants Justin Silverstein and Amanda Brown, would start with a base funding level of $13,200 per student and add targeted weights: a 0.75 weight for economically disadvantaged students, a 1.5 weight for English learners and a 1.3 CTE center weight. Special education and other categorical funding would remain in place, and a size-based adjustment would apply to schools below 450…
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