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Education Commission of the States • 700 Broadway, Suite 810 • Denver, CO 80203-3442 • 303.299.3600 • Fax: 303.296.8332 • www.ecs.org
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Virtual High Schools: What Is the Source of Funding?
Funding for statewide virtual high schools varies, but typically start-up and operational costs are from state appropriations and/or grants. The most common source of funding is from the state.
Why does it matter? State support is critical to start-up, and can facilitate the growth and success of the program.
Highlights:
All of the programs except one are funded through state appropriations; the Wisconsin Virtual School is funded by districts.
Five states also received foundation grants.
Two states noted assistance from Title II Education Technology Competitive Grants. Methodology: This information was collected from state statutes, rules and regulations, and state education agencies, and will be updated as new policies and programs are enacted. Sources for all data points are available through this link. Last updated: December 3, 2007 Research conducted by Melodye Bush and Michael Colasanti. Please contact Melodye Bush (303.299.3631 or mbush@ecs.org) with comments or questions about this database. |
| Alabama |
State funding (BellSouth Foundation provided a state grant for start-up). |
| Alaska |
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| American Samoa |
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| Arizona |
State funding |
| Arkansas |
State funding |
| California |
State funding |
| Colorado |
State funding |
| Connecticut |
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| Delaware |
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| District of Columbia |
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| Florida |
State funding |
| Georgia |
State funding |
| Guam |
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| Hawaii |
State funding |
| Idaho |
Foundation grant provided start-up. Continued funding through state funding. |
| Illinois |
State funding and federal grants |
| Indiana |
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| Iowa |
State funding |
| Kansas |
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| Kentucky |
State funding |
| Louisiana |
State funding, State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education Quality Support Fund grant, and BellSouth grant |
| Maine |
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| Maryland |
State funding and Federal funding under Title ll-D of NCLB |
| Massachusetts |
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| Michigan |
State funding and Title II Education Technology Competitive Grant
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| Minnesota |
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| Mississippi |
A grant from the BellSouth Foundation augmented by state appropriation. |
| Missouri |
State appropriation plus a small portion of Missouri's per-pupil funding. |
| Montana |
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| Nebraska |
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| Nevada |
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| New Hampshire |
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| New Jersey |
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| New Mexico |
State funding |
| New York |
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| North Carolina |
State funding |
| North Dakota |
State funding |
| Ohio |
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| Oklahoma |
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| Oregon |
State funding |
| Pennsylvania |
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| Puerto Rico |
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| Rhode Island |
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| South Carolina |
State funding |
| South Dakota |
State funding |
| Tennessee |
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| Texas |
State funding |
| Utah |
State funding |
| Vermont |
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| Virgin Islands |
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| Virginia |
State funding |
| Washington |
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| West Virginia |
State funding |
| Wisconsin |
District funding and grants |
| Wyoming |
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