What Is the Balance? Considerations for Funding Review and Equitable Allocations in Categorical Community College Programs.

The article examines how California's community college system allocates categorical funding and the processes involved in redesigning these funding formulas to better support underserved student populations. It highlights the complexities and tensions in ensuring that categorical programs are funded equitably, considering factors like program goals, student needs, and institutional challenges. It emphasizes the importance of involving practitioners and researchers in the review process.