Equality,+Equity,+and+Adequacy


 * Equality: **

The test question for equality in Texas School Funding is, “Do all students have access to the same kind of educational program?” Two examples of funding designed to address equality are the basic allotment for education and tier II enrichment funding.


 * Equity: **

The test question for equity in funding is, “Does the funding allow the district to provide educational opportunities that meet all differing individual student needs? Two examples of funding that attempt to provide equity are the weighted funding for students enrolled in a special education program, and the weighted funding for students in bilingual education programs.


 * Adequacy: **

The test question for adequacy is, “Does the funded program meet minimum standards required by the state to become and stay accredited?” While the totality of the state funding package attempts to addresses adequacy, two specific examples of funding designed to address adequacy are included in the Tier I portion of the funding formula’s basic allotment: the cost of education adjustment, and the small district adjustment.