While school districts budgets are based on the budget of September 4th (in which Governor Brewer vetoed cuts to education), most districts are not basing actual spending on the budget. There is a precedent – in January the legislature took back $133 million from schools. With a mounting deficit yet to be closed, school districts expect mid year cuts again. In addition, any cuts that cause the education budget to fall below 2006 funding levels may endanger federal aid. To read more click articles below.
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Budget puzzle missing several pieces, East Valley Tribune, September 25, 2009
Education forum debates merits of all day kindergarten, Arizona Republic, September 28, 2009
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