As reported in Capitol Comments this afternoon (Wed., 12/7/16), a new piece
of legislation is gaining traction in the legislature and may serve to reduce
funds meant for the education of children.
The bill would allow the state to pay tax refunds from the School Aid
Fund rather than the General Fund as it is now. This legislation would cost district $273
per student! The continual grabbing of
cash from the State School Aid Fund over the years has left most districts
teetering financially. Another financial
blow is hard imagine. Most schools have
already cut programming and increased class sizes.
Please write your legislator and tell them to oppose the
usage of School Aid Funds for tax refunds.
