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KNEA - Public School Funding Central

Issues in School Finance

School finance formulas around the nation have been challenged over the past 20 years for their equity and adequacy to provide each child with an education.  In Kansas, such a challenge resulted in a formula to distribute funds to school districts with an option for increased local option funding up to 25% over the basic funding provided.  Additional adjustments are provided for a variety of purposes - special education, vocational education, staff development, size of district, etc.  

Kansas NEA continues to advocate for adequate funding so that every child may receive a quality public education.  KNEA has joined with a coalition of education agencies and the Kansas State Board of Education to propose its vision for needed funding and the programs it would support.  At the same time, legislators are confronted with budget shortfalls as the results of years of tax cutting and a failure to increase funding by an amount to keep pace with inflation.

• The Kansas State Department of Education reference for School Finance 
• KSBE Education Priorities for a New Century
• KNEA Legislative Update Page
• Federal Legislative Action links

Kansas NEA will continue to work for adequate funding - watch upcoming articles in Issues to monitor progress of these efforts.

Learn how to schedule a presentation about the economic benefits of investing in public schools. Presentations are a great way to inform members and community groups.

Legislators should make funding decision with kids in mind

KNEA provides the scoop on proposed school funding strategies and provides a measuring stick for adequate yearly funding.

Taxes & Revenue -- How to make the equation work

Find the truth about taxes plus salary and compensation information. Details about KPERS, legal issues and contract issues are also outlined.

More Resources & Recent Articles

Useful links to articles and research on school funding is in this area of the web site.

Public Schools are Kansas' best investment

Much has been said about the importance of tax policies to encourage business. But no business with quality jobs wants to be in a community with under-funded schools. Find out here about how our schools can drive the Kansas economy so we'll all benefit.

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KNEA Legislative Contacts

Blake West, President
Mark Desetti, Director, Legislative and Political Advocacy
Terry Forsyth, Director, Political Action

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