School district leaders implore lawmakers to overhaul funding formula that privileges wealthy towns

By: Eesha Pendharkar

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: March 11, 2026

Words: 1,073

Last Updated: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

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In Sanford, nearly one in six of the 3,200 or so public school students are considered economically disadvantaged, facing challenges such as food insecurity or housing instability. But because of the way school funding is currently determined, officials say the district is not getting enough support from the state, nor can it turn to local residents to make up the difference.

Instead, the district has been forced to close schools, cut essential staff and …

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