Are schools allotted supplemental funds for special student and/or school costs?

Yes, schools are allotted supplemental funds for special student and/or school costs. ISEF provides additional funds to schools through add-on weights (called special cost factors). ISEF adds special cost factors as shown in the following table. Cost Factor For more information see Gifted and talented students §§ 39.110 through 39.121 Students with language development needs §§ 39.130 through 39.137 Small school size §§ 39.140 through 39.156 Geographic isolation of the school § 39.160