School funding in Oregon is based on attendance... a larger number of students in classes brings a larger number of dollars from the state.
The effect works in the other direction, too, and has been a looming issue for school districts affected by the September 2020 fires. Phoenix and Talent lost more homes than any other community, so the Phoenix-Talent school district faces a major reduction in funding if families are unable to move into permanent homes in the district.
State Rep. Pam Marsh is working on the issue in the current legislative session, pushing for a bill (HB 4026) that would give all school districts in post-fire rebuilding extended funding. We get the details as Rep. Marsh visits the Exchange.