Education Funding Model

This analysis is in response to a request by the Governor, President of the Senate, and Speaker of the House of Representatives for Revenue and Fiscal Affairs to develop a funding model for education. 
Request Letters
Education Funding Report - October 3, 2019

This report focuses on the formula, assumptions, and funding options in the new Education Funding Model. The premise of the model is that students drive the need for services, and different students may require different services. 

All comments from interested parties are welcomed and may be emailed to EdFund@rfa.sc.gov. While this report attempts to identify data and policy issues for follow-up, any comments to improve or guide this analysis are especially welcomed. Please note that all correspondence is considered public information.

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Disclaimer
This analysis is based upon the data included in the Statement of Expenditures and Revenues published by the Department of Education. Any errors or omissions in the data may affect this analysis.  Please report any corrections to RFA by email to EdFund@rfa.sc.gov.
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Education Funding Report - Files (October 3, 2019)
Presentation to S.C. Association of School Business Officials on March 6, 2020
Presentation to the Senate Education Funding Reform Study Committee on January 8, 2020
Presentation to the Senate Education Funding Reform Study Committee on October 29, 2019
Education Funding Report - May 9, 2019

The first report on May 9, 2019, presents data and issues regarding the eleven items listed in the original request. 

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Education Funding Report - Files (May 9, 2019)
(Rev. 5/13/19)
Presentation - Status Report (based on May 9, 2019 Report)
Prior Versions

Public Education Funding Analysis FY 2015-16

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