Revamped education funding formula and $12 billion education package sail through Alabama Senate
Alabama
A record-high $12.1 billion education spending package passed through the Alabama Senate on Thursday, as did a bill that would revamp the state’s funding formula to better provide for students who cost more to educate.
If you follow state legislatures in the South, you’ve likely seen tax proposals moving this spring. These policies raise an important question for education advocates about how tax policy matters for schools and students.
Revamped education funding formula and $12 billion education package sail through Alabama Senate
Alabama
A record-high $12.1 billion education spending package passed through the Alabama Senate on Thursday, as did a bill that would revamp the state’s funding formula to better provide for students who cost more to educate.
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