Establish Fair and Equitable School Finance Formula

As the legislature prepares to conduct its periodic review of the school finance formula, the Blue Valley School District:

• supports an increase in the base state aid, with automatic annual increases based on the Consumer Price Index; and

• supports modifying the current formula to include poverty factors and additional indicators such as data related to ELL (English Language Learners), student academic performance, attendance, foster care, juvenile justice and homelessness, all of which will help to meet the needs of these underserved student populations.

This priority matters because a fair and equitable funding formula ensures that schools can address the diverse needs of students, including those in poverty, ELL students and others facing unique challenges. Without these changes, underserved populations in Blue Valley may continue to face barriers to success.