Question 2: Over the last several years, what appears to be the trend regarding the different Program Cost Factors? (.5 points)

The state changed the funding for ESE in 1997/98. Students were no longer funded based upon their disability but were to be funded based upon their educational needs as identified on the ESE Matrix of Services. An ESE student is now funded under one Program Cost Factor for the entire school day, regardless of where the ESE services are provided. All other students are funded based upon the type of course and/or services needed.

The Program Cost Factors for 251, 252, and 253 were eliminated during 2000/2001 and replaced with the ESE Guarantee .

Weighted FTE (WFTE): WFTE is calculated by multiplying the student’s unweighted FTE for a particular program by the appropriate Program Cost Factor.