State plan sent to governor in school funding stalemate
Attorney General Phill Kline said the Supreme Court would view the plan as a good faith effort to reopen schools in August. The Senate 26 11 and House 75 48 votes backed a $148.4 million school finance package, aimed at added aid for all districts and special programs. Justices planned a Friday hearing as legislators wrestle with funding to sustain about $290 million in increases and a potential court order to keep schools open this fall.
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Kline Quiet Confidence Shrouds Court Block Move
Kansas Attorney General Phill Kline asserts he blocked the court from halting public school funding by certifying six months of state aid for Kansas districts. Gov. Kathleen Sebelius and aides dispute direct involvement, while lawmakers finished a special session with a funding package. Legal experts warn injunctions could still halt money despite the certification.
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Kansas House rejects amendment on court school funding clash
After a special session bid, Kansas House failed to approve a measure to curb court orders on education spending. Senate passed a bill to limit court power, but House fell short of the two thirds needed for a statewide vote, with partisan leaders lamenting the result and planning a January return.
House Rejects Constitutional Amendment On School Closings
The House rejected a proposed constitutional amendment by a 74 to 49 vote that would bar courts from closing schools as a remedy in school finance lawsuits. It required 84 votes for passage with 83 Republicans voting 73 yes and 9 no, while Democrats split 1 yes and 40 no with one not voting. Names listed include Bill Light Rolla Melvin Neufeld Ingalls Larry Powell Kalvesta and Ward Loyd Garden City. The Senate then approved a school finance measure 29 to 9, needing 27 votes for two thirds, with 28 of 30 Republicans voting yes and one Democrat yes while nine Democrats voted no. Garden City statement urged careful deliberation on the amendment.
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Budget deal brings more funds to schools and relief
School officials welcomed a compromise budget as long as the governor signs it and the state Supreme Court approves. Dighton USD 482 expects about 116000 in new money under the plan, with Sept 7 budget deadline extension easing district preparations. Holcomb USD 363 may raise salaries for classified staff if funds materialize, while teachers cite ongoing frustrations over funding and low pay.
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