The Local Control Funding Formula After Four Years

KEY FINDINGS

What does research reveal about the LCFF after four years of implementation?

• The LCFF enjoys substantial support.
• Nevertheless, public awareness about the LCFF continues to lag.
• The LCFF is enhancing resource allocation practices, but additional progress may be constrained by inadequate base funds.
• Stakeholder engagement is evolving, but remains challenging for many districts.
• School board involvement in engagement and Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) development activities is typically modest at best.
• LCFF communication and accountability mechanisms (LCAPs and the California Dashboard) receive mixed reviews.
• The LCFF has significantly expanded the role of county offices of education (COEs), but they will need to expand their capacity as California implements a new system of support.

Technical Reports

I The Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF): What Have We Learned After Four Years of Implementation?

II Taking Stock of Stakeholder Engagement in California’s Local Control Funding Formula: What Can We Learn From the Past Four Years to Guide Next Steps?

III In Need of Improvement? Assessing the California Dashboard After One Year

IV In the Era of the Local Control Funding Formula: The Shifting Role of California’s Chief Business Officers