Education lobby gearing up for funding fight, potential lawsuit, as formula review begins - The Sentinel

Education lobby gearing up for funding fight, potential lawsuit, as formula review begins - The Sentinel

The Kansas Education Funding Task Force has begun meeting to discuss potential changes to the school funding formula before it expires in 2027, and the battle lines are already drawn. Several student-focused members are looking for ways to encourage better student outcomes, and the system-focused members just want more money. State Rep. Susan Estes (R-Wichita) said threats of lawsuits have been popping up before the task force has taken a vote o…