Here’s a well-done explanation of the history and context of our current school funding crisis. Read it here: http://m.ljworld.com/weblogs/capitol-report/2016/mar/27/the-abcs-of-school-finance-how-we-got-he/?templates=mobile....
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JOCO parents see increasing threat to schools
“’If people think we’re living here for any other reason, they’re confused. It’s the schools,’ said Nance, of Overland Park, who has two children attending Trailwood Elementary. But top-quality schools that many once took for granted seem more imperiled with each new emergency in Topeka.” Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article68457672.html. ...
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Leave a Comment Explanations of Votes on S Sub HB 2655
See pp. 2425-2426 (11-12 of shared document) for explanations of votes on S Sub HB 2655 (equity bill). MR. SPEAKER: I am voting YES today on S Sub for HB 2655 for the purpose of keeping schools open. This plan misses the point of the equity portion of the Gannon case, provides no relief to the unequal tax burden facing certain districts in our state and perpetuates funding levels already ruled unconstitutional. However, there is nothing more important than ensuring our children have access to public education. Alternate options exist but this is the only one we have...
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Leave a Comment Equity bill timely, lacking
“At least lawmakers recognized the need to make an effort to answer the court on its equity ruling – and in March. But expect them to have to tackle the issue again in May or later.” Read more here: http://www.kansas.com/opinion/editorials/article68342747.html....
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