Abstract:
The purpose of this research study is to measure the degree of impact of funds from
California’s Local Control Funding Formula in responding to issues of adequacy and
equity among socioeconomically disadvantaged (SED) students in secondary schools.
The research question asks: Are Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) monies
responding to issues of adequacy and equity among socioeconomically disadvantaged
students in secondary schools? The research methodology consisted of one-on-one
interviews with five administrators located in SED school sites in Southern California.
The findings of the study indicate that funds from the Local Control Funding Formula are
responding to the equity issues of SED students in secondary schools. In addition, funds
from the Local Control Funding Formula are responding to adequacy issues of SED
students in secondary schools to an extent.