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School Finance in Focus

Current Issues

How would each district fare under the Governor's allotments for 2010? Click here to see the KSDE analysis.

What happened on finance in the 2009 Legislature? Check out KNEA's timeline of budget actions!

A summary of other school finance legislation considered and passed in 2009. Click here to read summaries.

Can the legislature cut its way out of the "structural problem?" NO! Read this explanation of "structural deficits" from KNEA.

KNEA at the Capitol

Keeping Informed

Under the Dome today…

A review of the day’s action in Topeka; updated daily during the legislative session.

Under the Dome - Governor's News Conference
Governor Parkinson forced to make cuts

Critical Issues in Focus

Understand the issues; Click on any topic below to read a brief review of the issue.

Federal Tax Policies In Focus
In January 2001, the federal government had a surplus of $5.6 trillion; projections for March 2005 show a deficit of $3.7 trillion. 48% of the 2005 deficit can be attributed to federal tax cuts. Of the other 52%, 37% is spending on defense and homeland security, 8% on entitlements (such as medicare), and 7% on other discretionary spending.

School Finance in Focus: The "Taxpayers' Bill of Rights." (TABOR)
TABOR stands for "taxpayers' bill of rights." first enacted in colorado 1992, tabor represents the most restrictive tax and expenditure limitation country.

Resources
KNEA Legislative Agenda What are our priorities? Check here!

Legislative Resources Reports and data being reviewed and used by legislators.

KNEA School Funding Central The truth about taxes, economic development, and school finance

Taking action

Check here during the Kansas legislative session to see if there is an urgent need for action!

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Contact my legislator
Even if you’re not sure who your legislator is, this link will find him/her and provide you with an email link.

KNEA’s Tips for Lobbyists
Nervous about talking or writing to legislators? Review these helpful tips – it’s easier than you think!

Contact the State Board of Education
If you want to weigh in on issues before the State Board of Education, click here for email links to the members.

Help needed
What are the issues – in Topeka and Washington – that impact your job and how can you contact your elected officials? Click here for a list of current issues and the opportunity to take action.

Talk to the Press
Write a letter to any media outlet in Kansas! Use this link to influence your community.

KNEA Legislative Contacts

Blake West, President
Mark Desetti, Director, Legislative and Political Advocacy
Terry Forsyth, Director, Political Action

The KNEA Lobby Team consists of elected leaders and staff. The Lobby Team welcomes member feedback on issues before the Legislature and on this site.