KASB's The Advocate
Kansas Association of School Boards Advocacy and Communications team brings you semi-regular updates from Topeka, KS on current issues affecting K-12 Education. Follow The Advocate Podcast for the most recent reports and discussions with Leah Fliter, Shannon Kimball, and occasional guests.
KASB's The Advocate
COVID economic crisis threatens Kansas school budgets
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Rob Gilligan
The COVID pandemic has already closed Kansas schools until at least the end of May. Now the economic fallout is reducing state revenues and a budget deficit is projected next year. KASB associate executive director Mark Tallman explains how state funding cuts could affect Kansas students, school and employees unless federal aid helps replace state revenues.
