House to vote on funding K-12 education through next two years
It’d keep funding at status quo levels but provide some stability to teachers and districts.
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Dunleavy’s budget vetoes have created a complete mess for schools
When the governor vetoed $30 million in state K-12 funding, he promised to replace it with federal funds, but those federal funds aren’t enough to cover both the $30 million hole AND new costs created by COVID-19.
Alaska Performance Scholarship, WWAMI put on hold after Dunleavy bucks precedent and denies funding
More bad news for the University of Alaska.
Dunleavy said he won’t veto K-12 funding but continues to argue it should be available for veto
Legislators don’t appear eager to trust him.
House Finance shifts costs to communities with cuts to school bond debt reimbursement
“This is not a cost savings, this is just a cost shift down to the local municipalities,” said Rep. Dan Ortiz.
Dunleavy’s proposed education cuts don’t get a chance after minority Republicans walk out of committee
It’s part of a larger fight over how the budget is put together, requiring legislators to go on the record if they want any parts of the Dunleavy budget to be considered.
Vance apologizes for using student letters as props: ‘I was not respectful to you’
Vance apologized for dismissing the students’ input, but said she wants “to be an advocate to help reduce the cost of education.”
Dunleavy’s budget cuts from schools, seniors and pretty much everyone else: ‘I think they expected a budget like this’
A quick and dirty rundown of Gov. Michael J. Dunleavy’s proposed budget.
Republican Sen. Bishop proposes bringing back education head tax
The $30 tax would be levied on every Alaska worker—regardless of residency—and raise an estimated $13 million per year for school construction and maintenance.
Education Commissioner Johnson refuses to take a position on school vouchers
Johnson said constitutional amendments should go to a vote of the people, which is how the process already works.