How does LCFF address equity in funding?

How does LCFF address equity in funding?

• A. By providing equal per-pupil funding regardless of needs.
• B. By providing supplemental and concentration grants targeted to students with greater needs to close achievement and resource gaps.
• C. By reducing overall funding for districts with fewer high-need students.
• D. By funding only capital projects in affluent areas.

Answer: (B)

Equity in LCFF means directing more resources to students with greater needs rather than giving everyone the same amount. All districts get a base amount per pupil, but additional money is added for students who are low‑income, English learners, or in foster care. The supplemental grant increases funding for each unduplicated high‑need student, and districts with a large share of these students can receive a concentration grant to provide even more support. This structure helps close achievement and resource gaps by moving funding toward districts and students with the greatest needs, rather than distributing funds equally without regard to need.

Equity in LCFF means directing more resources to students with greater needs rather than giving everyone the same amount. All districts get a base amount per pupil, but additional money is added for students who are low‑income, English learners, or in foster care. The supplemental grant increases funding for each unduplicated high‑need student, and districts with a large share of these students can receive a concentration grant to provide even more support. This structure helps close achievement and resource gaps by moving funding toward districts and students with the greatest needs, rather than distributing funds equally without regard to need.