In 2006, the Department of Education proposed a new funding model for career and adult education programs that the Legislature has used to allocate new funding to these programs; the model has not been used to reallocate districts' base funding for career and adult education programs. If fully implemented, the model would substantially change the amount of funding received by some districts. The model's use of program cost weights is reasonable, but it would create a disincentive for districts to charge tuition above the state average or to rigorously enforce residency requirements. The Legislature could consider several options for modifying the funding model and better equalize career and adult education funding across districts.
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