The study found that California allocated approximately $4 billion to public schools for students who were no longer attending, reflecting significant funding disparities.
Aaron Smith, co-author of the study from Reason Foundation, highlighted that legislators often lack awareness of the true costs associated with attendance-based funding policies.
Kenneth Kapphahn noted that the 2022-23 school year exhibited the most significant attendance gaps, as districts maintained pre-pandemic funding levels despite actual enrollment drops.
The Reason Foundation's findings emphasize how funding policies, which rely on average daily attendance, can lead to financial allocations that do not correspond to actual student presence.
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