The crisis in California's public schools is largely due to an outdated and inequitable funding model that neglects high operational costs in metropolitan areas.
California's local control funding formula fails to adjust for the high cost of living in regions like the Bay Area, disadvantaging local school districts.
Declining enrollment, driven by unaffordable living conditions, forces difficult choices on schools, leading to program cuts and teacher layoffs.
To achieve equitable education in California, the state must implement a cost of living adjustment for school funding to support high-cost districts effectively.
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