TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The news from the Statehouse was clear last week. Kansas revenues are failing to make the grade and will continue to lag for months to come.
Economists cut $235 million from their previous tax collection prediction. That translates into a budget gap of as much as $460 million, depending on who's spreadsheet is used. And it must be filled by June 30, 2010.
It is almost certain that Kansas' public school districts, all 293 of them, will feel the effect of the pending cuts to be announced by Gov. Mark Parkinson.
Lawmakers say they realize it's going to hurt schools and may affect student achievement, but there are just not any good options. Tax increases aren't a good idea and won't help soon enough.
School advocates say they have warned districts this might happen.
An AP News Analysis
Economists cut $235 million from their previous tax collection prediction. That translates into a budget gap of as much as $460 million, depending on who's spreadsheet is used. And it must be filled by June 30, 2010.
It is almost certain that Kansas' public school districts, all 293 of them, will feel the effect of the pending cuts to be announced by Gov. Mark Parkinson.
Lawmakers say they realize it's going to hurt schools and may affect student achievement, but there are just not any good options. Tax increases aren't a good idea and won't help soon enough.
School advocates say they have warned districts this might happen.
An AP News Analysis
