97Literacy, numeracy and special learning needs—students who are educationally disadvantaged

#### 97 Literacy, numeracy and special learning needs—students who are educationally disadvantaged (1) The Minister may make a determination authorising payment of financial assistance to a State for expenditure for a program year connected with non‑government schools (including schools providing special education) in the State to improve the learning outcomes of students who are educationally disadvantaged. (2) The sum of the amounts paid to the States under subsection (1) for a program year must not exceed the amount worked out by adding up: (a) the amount worked out under section 98 for the program year (grants for schools); and (b) the amount specified under section 99 for the program year (guarantee amount). (3) In this section: > students who are educationally disadvantaged includes: (a) students who are geographically isolated; and (b) students of a language background other than English; and (c) students with disabilities; and (d) Indigenous students; and (e) students of a low socioeconomic background. > Note: Financial assistance under this section is in addition to the assistance that is available under Division 3 (students who are geographically isolated), Division 5 (teaching English to new arrivals) or section 96 (students with disabilities).