Under a new formula for public school funding, California is sending millions of additional dollars to districts with students who are in foster care, those learning English as a second language, and those from low-income families. Two of every three students in Kern High School District, in the southern Central Valley, fall within one of these categories. But a group of parents in the district and community organizations filed a legal complaint, arguing that the authorities did not consult them, and decided to use the funds for areas that would not specifically help students with the most need. Juan Santiago has the story.

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