Court: Finance formula must be fixed by end of June
The Supreme Court requires a new school finance formula by June 30 2017 replacing the two year block grant. Legislators plan a single funding bill after hearings on five to six formulas. Revenue shortfalls totaling about 796 million across this and next year loom. Local officials urge a funded plan and more precise court compliance.
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Kansas FFT program expands to three regions with EmberHope therapy
The state launches FFT in northeast southeast and west central Kansas under Eckerd Kids. EmberHope assigns therapists to Garden City Dodge City Salina Hutchinson Wichita and aims for 150 families in year one. Participants meet weekly and sessions last 30 minutes to two hours, with four months to start, and potential for broader state coverage.
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Dodge City
James Lund
Salina
Hutchinson
Tamara Bailey
Wichita
EmberHope
Michael Brewer
Brewer
Duncan
Terri Williams
Court finds Kansas school funding formula inadequate
The Kansas Supreme Court ruling calls the current school finance formula inadequate to meet Rose standards and orders lawmakers to craft a new system by the end of the session. Gov Brownback and legislative leaders vow to push a reform plan with disputed timelines, while continuing to argue about funding and student outcomes.
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Topeka
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Gannon
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