SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA – The Minnesota House of Representatives is expected to approve a new E-12 education budget that makes honest investments in every student in every public school.
The original House E-12 Education budget included a $900 million increase this biennium, and would have provided a 3% and 2% increase to the general education formula, significant funding to decrease the special education cross-subsidy, historic funding to diversify our classrooms, post-secondary education opportunities (both college and career/technical), and funding to help schools meet the specific needs of students.
The Senate’s E-12 Education budget did not come close to matching the House investment, and would have provided only 0.5% and 0.5% increases to the general education formula, resulting in teacher layoffs, larger class sizes, program cuts, and higher property taxes.
“All Minnesota kids deserve a world-class education and that requires honest investment,” said Representative Jim Davnie (DFL-Minneapolis), Chair of the Education Finance Division. “While there’s still more work to do for Minnesota students and teachers, House Democrats fought for the critical funding students need and deserve.” Continue reading “Minnesota House Expected to Approve New Budget for Education”