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Sandoval Takes First Step in Education Funding But Doesn't Go Far Enough
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Creating a sustainable revenue source that adequately
funds K-12 education must be next
LAS VEGAS, NV -- Governor Sandoval’s announcement yesterday, that he will move to extend $620 million in expiring taxes for the next two years, is the first step to avoid the further weakening of Clark County’s public schools; yet, it doesn’t go far enough. Now, the governor must focus his efforts in leading the charge to create a sustainable revenue source that adequately funds K-12 public education.
Nevada has ranked dead last in instructional investment for several years. It is time that the governor of this state sets the path that requires looking at more measures to provide adequate and sustainable funding for our public schools.
While we recognize that this step does not provide the Clark County School District (CCSD) with an immediate solution to its budget constraints, it is reassuring to know that going into the next legislative session CCSD will not be faced with additional budget cuts. Any additional cuts would further exacerbate the damage caused to the more than 300,000 students attending Clark County’s public schools.
The current lack of funding for K-12 public education is at the root of the contract dispute between the Clark County Education Association and CCSD. Adequate funding must be secured and sustained to provide our students with a top-notch public education.
funds K-12 education must be next
LAS VEGAS, NV -- Governor Sandoval’s announcement yesterday, that he will move to extend $620 million in expiring taxes for the next two years, is the first step to avoid the further weakening of Clark County’s public schools; yet, it doesn’t go far enough. Now, the governor must focus his efforts in leading the charge to create a sustainable revenue source that adequately funds K-12 public education.
Nevada has ranked dead last in instructional investment for several years. It is time that the governor of this state sets the path that requires looking at more measures to provide adequate and sustainable funding for our public schools.
While we recognize that this step does not provide the Clark County School District (CCSD) with an immediate solution to its budget constraints, it is reassuring to know that going into the next legislative session CCSD will not be faced with additional budget cuts. Any additional cuts would further exacerbate the damage caused to the more than 300,000 students attending Clark County’s public schools.
The current lack of funding for K-12 public education is at the root of the contract dispute between the Clark County Education Association and CCSD. Adequate funding must be secured and sustained to provide our students with a top-notch public education.