Senators voted Monday to advance a key piece of what the Pillen administration has called the largest package of tax cuts in state history.
In the story, OpenSky Policy Institute expressed concern that funding for local schools could be in jeopardy down the line.
“With the state on sound financial footing, there is an opportunity to invest in improving student outcomes and assisting schools dealing with inflation and staffing issues,” OpenSky’s analysis says. “But with the 3% revenue cap, whatever the state provides in additional foundation aid and funding for special education programs is simply a shift from local funding that’s already in place.”