How many times have you heard “public education takes up over half the state’s budget” Even this week it was commented on this page that it is up to 70%. It is at 63%
The state has shrunk the pie (state budget) by reductions so education takes up a larger slice.
Do you know the agencies that fall under education?
K-12 Department of Education
Board of Regents
Fort Hays State University
Kansas State University
KSU-Vet Medical Center
KSU – ESARP
Emporia State University
Pittsburg State University
University of Kansas
KU Medical Center
Wichita State University
Kansas Historical Society
School for the Blind
School for the Deaf
State Library
Will you look at that percentage differently? If so, share this information.