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Reduced funding for public education is the focus of a recent alert issued at the federal level
Oct 15, 2009 - 11:43:30 AM
The U.S. Department of Education Office of Inspector General recently issued an alert memorandum in response to growing concerns about States' administration of the State Fiscal Stabilization Fund (SFSF) as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). According to the Inspector General, the "flexibility inherent in the Maintenance of Effort (MOE) requirements may be resulting in States reducing funding for public education."

The memo specifically cited concerns about the waivers requested by Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. It went on to state that "the OIG Hotline has received complaints from several States relating to this issue....the issue could affect additional States, and therefore, could be having a larger impact on education reforms." The memo also encouraged the U.S. Department of Education to step up monitoring and tracking processes.

To view the U.S. Department of Education Office of Inspector General's memo and the U.S. Department of Education's response, click here.




USA|Kansas thanks our 2010 Convention Sponsors for being partners in education

USA|Kansas extends a special thanks to our Convention Sponsors this year. In addition to exhibiting at the convention, these businesses were recognized among hundreds of statewide education administrators during the General Session. Click here to read more.

Governor announces plan for balancing FY 2010 budget

Governor Parkinson announced Friday morning his plan to make up $106 million shortfall in the current budget year. Two of the measures included in the plan can be accomplished by the governor himself, but the remaining four measures will require legislative action. In laying out his plan, the governor spared education, social services, and public safety from further cuts in the FY 2010 year. The governor maintains that $21million of the shortfall can be explained by tax refunds that were paid out earlier than usual, due to electronic filing this year, so his plan addresses the remaining $85 million shortfall. To read details of the governor’s proposal, click here.

Looking for contact information for your Representative or Senator? The USA|Kansas Legislative Action Center has a listing of all U.S. Congressional, Kansas Senate, Kansas House, and State Board of Education representatives - including office numbers, phone numbers and email addresses. If you don't know who your legislator is, visit the Kansas Legislature online. Individuals can search for Legislators by entering your home address and/or school address.

Legislative Committee Schedules and Assignments, 2010
House Committees (Schedule)
House Committees (Membership)
Senate Committees (Schedule)
Senate Committees (Membership)

2009-2010 K-12 Education Budget. KSDE has provided a more detailed computer printout (SF0014) which compares the 2009-2010 adopted general fund budget, 2009-2010 computed general fund budget using a base state aid per pupil (BSAPP) of $4,218 and the estimated revised general fund budget for 2009-10 using a BSAPP of $4,012. The BSAPP coincides with reductions made by the Governor as a result of allotments announced on November 23, 2009. (Please note: this is an updated report, replacing SF0011)

Updated State Budget and School Finance materialsPlease be patient, as larger files may take longer to open or download.

 

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