Court dismisses school finance suit in Kansas case
The Kansas Supreme Court declined to rule on SB 549, saying the last two years saw substantial compliance with prior orders after a $756 million funding increase. Justices Beier and Luckert dissented, urging full analysis of the education cost study. The decision leaves ongoing federal challenges and local reactions in motion as districts await further action.
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Robert Davis
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Lawton Nuss
House Republicans
Timeline of Kansas school finance dispute 1999 2006
A sequence of court rulings and legislative acts from 1999 to 2006 shapes Kansas school funding. Courts find the system unconstitutional, order funding increases and cost studies, and the Legislature passes multi hundred million dollar packages while the Kansas Supreme Court weighs constitutional guarantees of a suitable education.
Decision clears way for possible tax increase
The court lifted its stay on the provision and Dennis expects quick action to set districts that qualify for the higher tax authority. Adopting a resolution and publishing for 30 days would be needed, with board approval and potential protest petitions that could trigger an election. Lawrence teachers and the district remain in contract talks.
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