Impasse Over Court Ordered School Funding Faces Constitution Battle
Lawmakers in Kansas clash over funding for court ordered school aid from a 1999 lawsuit. Republicans push a constitutional amendment to bar court led funding orders while Democrats resist. A $145 million funding offer and an advisory panel are proposed as the court prepares a new step in the litigation, after the Supreme Court's denial of extra time.
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Kansas Guardsmen head for Iraq near Independence Day
Kansas Guardsmen prepare for departure to Iraq to support security operations. Maj. Gen. Ted Bunting notes the deployment's timing around Independence Day and the shared mission of promoting freedom. Staff Sgt. Jeremy Byers, KU doctoral student, expects unknown conditions and stresses the need for morale as he receives a KU flag from Chancellor Hemenway for the unit.
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KU professor offers impartial help to lawmakers on court order
Kansas University law professor Richard Levy offered neutral advice to lawmakers amid a school finance court order. He discussed the state constitution debate after the June 3 ruling that the funding system was unconstitutional and a 143 million dollar increase was mandated. Levy said he would talk to anyone and does not believe the court has overstepped legislative powers.
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Court ruling on Kansas school financing limits funding rise
The Kansas Supreme Court held the 2005 school financing law unconstitutional under Article 6, ordering a total $285 million funded by July 1, with lawmakers to raise $143 million more. It rejected local tax increases and wealthier district favors, struck down a cost of living property tax for 17 rich districts, and required a 2006 study on costs and proficiency goals.
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