What’s new about the new PA funding formula?

This article was originally published in The Notebook. In August 2020, The Notebook became Chalkbeat Philadelphia.

• The 2007 "costing-out" study is used to determine each district’s need.
• Extra funds are awarded for students in poverty and English language learners.
• Funds are allocated based on each district’s spending shortfall or "adequacy gap."
• Many of the neediest districts get double-digit percentage increases.
• Districts must develop accountability plans to moniter the use of new funds.
• The state pledges to meet funding adequacy targets by 2013.