50-State Comparison: K-12 Special Education Funding

Special education funding is a large and complex component of states' education budgets, and no two states approach allocating these funds to districts in the same manner. While federal requirements dictate minimum spending levels, states have flexibility over how the money is distributed. This leaves many states discussing ways to improve the way they allocate special education funds. 

The new 50-State Comparison defines the seven main funding mechanisms states use and provides details on each state's current approach.