“School block grants are a direct result of the state’s financial crisis. With revenue dropping as a consequence of unaffordable tax cuts, the switch to block grants provided a way to shut off increases for schools. Yes, as the chart shows, the amount for KPERS, capital improvement aid (buildings), capital outlay aid, and local option budget aid (mostly property tax relief) has grown. But the remaining state aid–the money that is used for classrooms–has declined.

“If Kansas lawmakers want more money to go to classrooms, they should put more money there. The current block grant setup does not accomplish that.”

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