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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 12, 2004

Page

4

Judge issues new ultimatum on school funding pause

Kansas judges order halting funds until the education financing system meets constitutional standards. Attorney Alan Rupe says the move pressures the Legislature and executive to fix inequities, while officials urge calm as courts decide next steps. Kline plans to appeal to the Kansas Supreme Court, with a ruling possible by mid October and a belief that funding action may proceed if not blocked. Legislators remain divided over tax increases, lawmakers and school leaders warn of disruption without a fix.

Alan Rupe Wichita Bullock Kline Phill Kline Kansas Supreme Court Supreme Court Kansas Association of School Boards Mark Tallman Association Kansas House Doug Mays Topeka Senate Dave Kerr Hutchinson Mays Kansas Public Schools Lawrence Christy Levings Kansas National Education Assn Kathleen. Sebelius Levings Austin Turney Lawrence School Board Judge Bullock Lana Oleen Manhattan Weseman Board of Education Shawnee County Terry Bullock U.S. District Monti Belot 10Th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals 10Th Circuit Belot Atty. Gen

Kansas districts brace as judge orders school funding remedy

Parents flood districts with calls about Judge Bullock ruling and possible June school closures. Officials, while frustrated, expect appeal delays to keep schools open. Salina and Dodge City superintendents say findings may spur long term reform. Community members express disappointment but focus on student education.

Bullock Fred Kaufman Hays Dodge City Salina Marilyn Green

Kansas School Finance History 1966 2004 Timeline

A chronology of Kansas school finance events from 1966 voter approval of a 10 member State Board of Education through 2004, detailing court rulings, legislative acts, lawsuits, and funding actions that shaped state education financing. Notable milestones include 1992 10th Circuit rulings, 1994 Kansas Supreme Court upholding the law, 2003 constitutional rulings, and 2004 funding stoppages and expedited appeals.

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