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Funding & Financial Planning


1. Funding Pressure is Increasing but Uneven

43% of districts report significant funding decreases tied to legislation

Federal funding remains the least predictable source

2. Forecasting Accuracy is Improving

79% say their budget forecasts were very or fairly accurate

(15% very, 64% fairly)

Districts report greater confidence in projections, even as funding becomes harder to predict.

3. Planning with Context Supports Accuracy

Stronger forecasts align with:

  • Peer benchmarks
  • Enrollment and location context
  • Scenario and modeling tools

Context, not certainty, supports more reliable financial planning.