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 |