We agree with this statement from KCEG. “The rollback of failed tax policies and the school finance formula passed by the legislature earlier this year were good first steps in making sure Kansas schools have enough funding to provide a high-quality education, but today’s Supreme Court decision is a reminder that recovery from irresponsible tax policy will take time. “Lawmakers came together during the 2017 session to right Kansas’ fiscal ship, but work remains to repair the damage done by five years of a failed tax policy. Our schools have felt that damage especially keenly. From districts unable...
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Dr. Lane optimistic about moving forward from Gannon decision
“The courts have clearly articulated the timeline, and provided the Legislature with guidance on what must be done. Public schools in Kansas made many positive gains during the 2017 legislative session. The willingness of our elected officials to work together for the betterment of our schools, and the economy of Kansas, leaves me confident we can meet the Court’s deadline. The tireless efforts of advocates, families, and leaders from across the state affirm that we can be successful, working together. The rent for providing our children an equitable and adequate education, no matter where they live in Kansas,...
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Leave a Comment Game On and others issue statements on Gannon decision in SM Post
Our statement on the latest Gannon opinion is included in this article along with those of legislators and other local advocacy groups. “The Gannon decision is generally what we hoped for and expected. Our schools have been underfunded for most of the past 16 years, and the legislature cannot continue to delay properly investing in public education and our children’s future. The court’s opinion was measured and did not dictate specific funding levels. It properly rejected the State’s ‘Successful Schools Model’ which had essentially used the average funding levels of 41 schools that performed better than would be...
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Leave a Comment CJ reports on Supreme Court decision
“The Supreme Court declared unanimously that lawmakers’ current funding plan was unconstitutional and gave the Kansas Legislature until next year to once and for all solve persistent problems with allocation of state aid to public education. The justices took issue with the overall amount the Legislature appropriated, referred to as ‘adequacy,’ and the way it divides up money between districts, or ‘equity.’” Read more here: http://cjonline.com/news/state-government/education/2017-10-02/kansas-supreme-court-legislature-school-finance-formula Originally posted on Facebook 10/3/17....
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