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No Answers on Integration Revenue Program

Under the 2011 special session education bill, integration revenue is set to expire at the end of FY 2013.  The 2011 education bill also established a 12-member task force to “create and sustain opportunities for students to achieve improved educational outcomes.”  The task force held 10 meetings and spent overRead more…

Posted in 2012 legislative session, Education Finance, Integration Funding | 1 Comment ›

School Board Members Call for Sensible School Funding

 School board members representing districts from across the metro area held a press conference on June 9, 2011 in front of Edina High School.  The board members called on the legislature and governor to reach a balanced budget compromise that maintains funding for public education programs. This group of school boardRead more…

Posted in 2011 Legislative Session, Education Finance, State Budget Deficit | No Comments ›

>School Board Members Call for Sensible School Funding

>  School board members representing districts from across the metro area held a press conference on June 9, 2011 in front of Edina High School.  The board members called on the legislature and governor to reach a balanced budget compromise that maintains funding for public education programs. This group of schoolRead more…

Posted in 2011 Legislative Session, Education Finance, State Budget Deficit | No Comments ›

MN Legislature 101: Commissioner’s Working Group on School Funding

Members of the working group, including Senator Gen Olson (far left) at the April 20, 2011 meeting. What is the Commissioner’s Working Group on School Funding? On Wednesday, April 20, 2011 the Commissioner’s Working Group on School Funding (CWGSF) held its third meeting.  Members of the group include education and communityRead more…

Posted in 2011 Legislative Session, Commissioner Brenda Cassellius, Education Finance, MN Legislature 101, Rep. Greiling, Sen. Gen Olson, State Budget Deficit | No Comments ›

>MN Legislature 101: Commissioner’s Working Group on School Funding

> Members of the working group, including Senator Gen Olson (far left) at the April 20, 2011 meeting. What is the Commissioner’s Working Group on School Funding? On Wednesday, April 20, 2011 the Commissioner’s Working Group on School Funding (CWGSF) held its third meeting.  Members of the group include education andRead more…

Posted in 2011 Legislative Session, Commissioner Brenda Cassellius, Education Finance, MN Legislature 101, Rep. Greiling, Sen. Gen Olson, State Budget Deficit | No Comments ›