§ 41790 Elementary School Basic Aid

Education Code·California

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•Every elementary school district gets at least $2,400 from the state.
•For each student who attends school regularly, the district gets an extra $120.
•The money is called 'basic state aid' and helps pay for school stuff.

Example

A small elementary school has 15 students who come to school almost every day.

The school gets at least $2,400 from the state. Plus, they get $120 for each of the 15 students, so they get more money to help pay for teachers, books, and other school things.

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§ 41790 Elementary School Basic Aid

The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall allow one hundred twenty dollars ($120) to each elementary school district for each unit of average daily attendance therein during the fiscal year as computed for the district under Sections 46117 and 46333, but not less than two thousand four hundred dollars ($2,400) shall be allowed to any elementary school district, to be known as basic state aid. (Amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 894.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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basic state aid average daily attendance

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Education Code. Section 41790.

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