Many states are doggedly, sometimes desperately, working to get their state finance policies right. Many want to strategically and equitably channel their finite dollars to help close the performance gap across student groups, often as part of a weighted student formula. A big part of that is making sure that the schools serving the neediest students—with needs stemming from things like poverty, disability, limited English proficiency, homelessness and other challenges—get the resources they need.
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