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Education chief paints grim picture of session
Topeka Kansas public school districts face only a modest $50 per student boost in state aid for next year, per Dale Dennis assistant education commissioner. He warned the 2000 Legislature will pass few education reform bills and cited shortfalls in the state treasury. Dennis projects base aid rising from $3,770 to $3,820 next year, about 1.3 percent, with 85 percent funding for extra special education costs. He noted a long term gap would require over $600 million to match index targets, while tax cuts and revenue shortfalls limit resources. Districts with declining enrollments face recruitment challenges for math science and special ed, with about 300 vacancies in special education.
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