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Question about St. George and the state education funding formula
Posted on 5/17/26 at 11:53 am
Posted on 5/17/26 at 11:53 am
I’m in a parish 80 miles away. Is it true that if St. George and Amendment 2 had passed, that every school district around the state would get a little less funding?
From a Facebook comment section:
From a Facebook comment section:
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There is no “flat amount” and it’s actually a simple understanding of mathematics. Let’s say there are 10 districts that have to share a fixed amount of state funds based on the MFP formula. Adding another district then requires the formula to be recalculated because now that district is also entitled to a share of the state funds; instead of 10 now 11 would have to share the same pool of funds. That also means that the financial responsibility of the other districts will shift. The state only covers a portion of the funding, so yes Jefferson and all other public school districts are impacted as additional ones are added.
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The state education budget is approved each year by the legislature. That is a finite amount. A formula based on student enrollment and other cost factors determines how much each district is allocated. There are currently 69 public school districts in Louisiana. If a new district like St. George is created and approved, students are re-assigned between districts and the formula recalculates based on those changes. Small districts may have higher per-student costs because of fixed operating expenses, but that doesn’t mean they are receiving excess funding. I’m not sure why you assume that there are districts in North Louisiana getting money that they “don’t need.” You can stop being pissed about that because it’s not true.
This post was edited on 5/17/26 at 12:33 pm
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Posted on 5/17/26 at 11:57 am to chalmetteowl
Yes, and no.
The per student allocation would merely shift to the new district. Now, would some parents with kids in private schools go to public, possibly, which would increase the number of kids and would technically reduce the overall per pupil allocation. It would be minimal.
The per student allocation would merely shift to the new district. Now, would some parents with kids in private schools go to public, possibly, which would increase the number of kids and would technically reduce the overall per pupil allocation. It would be minimal.
Posted on 5/17/26 at 11:59 am to chalmetteowl
We have to send our kids to private school unless we want them to be in a gang but at least you can save a few cents in your area.
Posted on 5/17/26 at 12:05 pm to chalmetteowl
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I’m in a parish 80 miles away. Is it true that if St. George and Amendment 2 had passed, that every school district around the state would get a little less funding?
No
Funding is done per pupil
Right now all St George students are counted toward the EBR budget. Those students funds would shift to St George forever. No other district would lose a dime, unless a child moves from there to St George. The money follows the child
EBR cant keep the money for students they no longer teach. They would take a huge cut. No other district is expected to make up that difference. They will continue to be financed by the number of students they enroll each year
Posted on 5/17/26 at 12:05 pm to OysterPoBoy
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We have to send our kids to private school unless we want them to be in a gang but at least you can save a few cents in your area.
I voted FOR Amendment 2… that Facebook comment was a reply to me
Posted on 5/17/26 at 12:19 pm to RobbBobb
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Funding is done per pupil
It is per pupil, but every district doesn't get the same per pupil allocation. Having an additional district in the formula would slightly change the allocation for all districts. The impact would be a few dollars per pupil.
Posted on 5/17/26 at 12:21 pm to Shaun176
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but every district doesn't get the same per pupil allocation.
What are they based on? (Let me guess, more goes to poorer districts?)
Posted on 5/17/26 at 12:34 pm to chalmetteowl
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What are they based on? (Let me guess, more goes to poorer districts?)
Poorer districts get extra money and richer districts basically get bonuses for spending more money on education. There are also bonuses for things like having a certain percentage of students in tech education. Because St. George has higher per pupil tax revenue than ebr, the allocation for students in St. George in the MFP would be higher than when that student was in EBR which then effects everyone else's allocation. We are talking a few dollars, but something like 20k for the average Louisiana school district.
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