A legislative package released this week shows proposed spending on K-12 education down slightly from the current biennium, but above what is being proposed by Governor Kitzhaber. Either way, the stress on Oregon school districts could be aggravated depending on how funding is channeled to the districts. The strain will be less if they “front load” schools, say 52% the first year, and 48% the second year. The advantage of the “more up front” approach is that state finances have a chance to improve while other programs, including health care, can be tinkered with to determine any savings not anticipated or created. The legislative proposal and an initial reaction from Governor Kitzhaber, who is still working on his version, is in today’s Salem Statesman Journal. Click here
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