Data source for each of these criteria is based on the latest census data available. Each criterion is assigned a specific weight according to its relevance in determining need. The percentage representing each criterion is multiplied by the weight factor and summed to arrive at a basic State factor (SF)
SF = (criterion 1 * weight of 25%) + (criterion 2 * weight of 10%) + (criterion 3 * weight of 15%) + (criterion 4 * weight of 30%) + (criterion 5 * weight of 20%)
7 C.F.R. §1940.565