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School funding overhaul passes education committee
April 16, 2013 4:48 AM
An ambitious overhaul to how Colorado handles school funding has advanced another step in the state legislature. The House Education Committee voted seven to six late Monday for a sweeping overhaul. It addresses years of unequal pupil funding and a school-finance system that doesn't accommodate education reforms made in recent... more » -
Colorado schools could receive more funding after landmark decision
December 10, 2011 8:57 PM
It's a decision that will affect every child in the state of Colorado. On Friday a judge ruled that Colorado schools were severely under-funded. Today plantiffs and members of the legal team celebrated the landmark decision. Tara Lobato was in the eighth grade when the lawsuit was filed. She's... more » -
Proposition will raise taxes to support education
October 2, 2011 8:36 PM
Proposition 103 would raise state sales and income taxes for five years. It's expected to generate an estimated $3 billion dollars for public education. Supporters say the state needs the money to prevent even deeper cuts in school funding. "We're in a situation right now where education is at... more » -
Colorado schools hit with massive open records request
June 7, 2010 9:43 AM
Unintended consequences. A lawsuit by about 20 school districts in the state of Colorado allege that they're not getting enough money. To defend against the lawsuit, state Attorney General John Suthers asked more than 150 school districts for thousands of domuments. Early estimates from about a fourth of... more » -
Colorado may take $110 million back from schools
January 15, 2010 1:39 PM
Colorado lawmakers are moving quickly to take back $110 million in funding from schools because of the recession. Lawmakers voted last year to give the money to school districts but required that they set the money aside in case the economy continued to decline. On Friday, three days into the... more » -
Gov. Ritter plans decrease for school funding
November 6, 2009 9:37 AM
Gov. Bill Ritter is proposing cutting state education funding because of the Colorado's budget problems. Speaking to education groups on Thursday, Ritter said that the plan would include a "modest decrease" for kindergarten through 12th grade schools. He plans to unveil his complete budget plan for next year late Friday.... more »
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