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How does the DOE calculate the teacher need for class size compliance, and why does it differ from the IBO's estimate?
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The Department of Education (DOE) explains their methodology in calculating the need for 10,000 to 12,000 teachers for class size law compliance, which differs from the Independent Budget Office's (IBO) estimate due to differences in policy choices, enrollment assumptions, and funding focus.
- DOE's calculation is based on major and minor policy choices regarding class sizes and funding.
- Current enrollment and school data are key factors in determining the number of classes and teachers needed.
- Assumptions include some level of self-funding by schools, reallocating resources towards hiring teachers.
- The variation in numbers partly results from the focus on equity in funding as opposed to solely on reducing class sizes.