Iowa teachers urge veto of school funding bill
Iowa educators push Gov. Tom Vilsack to veto a GOP school funding bill saying it will raise class sizes and force layoffs. They cite a 2 percent proposal for 2006 versus a 4 percent growth plan and argue the measure underfunds schools and shifts costs to property taxes.
Iowa Gov Vilsack Opposes Plan While Funding Fights Continue
Gov Vilsack criticizes GOP education funding bill as too small and political. The plan would raise allowable growth by 109 million next year and 44.8 million the following year, totaling 1.96 billion in state aid, far below the 220 million requested by school groups and the governor’s 93 million proposal. He did not pledge a veto but blamed Republicans for limited funding and blocking a public hearing. Democrats and Republicans exchange accusations amid ongoing education funding debate.
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