Palmer Events Center
Failing to Fund
RECEIVED Tue., March 28, 2023
Dear Editor,
It’s no secret that the state severely underfunds public education. The Legislature clearly knows this. In the text of their multiple voucher/ESA bills they freely admit that the "average amount of money it costs Texas public schools to educate each of their children … is about $10,000 a year.” Public schools are allotted only $6,061 per student.
Wonder why Texas has a surplus of $32.7 billion? Our high taxes bring in more than enough to completely fund our schools and give our teachers needed raises. Through recapture, the state pockets the rest of our tax dollars for a "rainy day fund" to be spent at their discretion. Folks, have you seen the weather?
Contact your representative! Tell them to oppose HB 4339 and SB 2354. Public schools cannot succeed without being fully funded.
It’s no secret that the state severely underfunds public education. The Legislature clearly knows this. In the text of their multiple voucher/ESA bills they freely admit that the "average amount of money it costs Texas public schools to educate each of their children … is about $10,000 a year.” Public schools are allotted only $6,061 per student.
Wonder why Texas has a surplus of $32.7 billion? Our high taxes bring in more than enough to completely fund our schools and give our teachers needed raises. Through recapture, the state pockets the rest of our tax dollars for a "rainy day fund" to be spent at their discretion. Folks, have you seen the weather?
Contact your representative! Tell them to oppose HB 4339 and SB 2354. Public schools cannot succeed without being fully funded.
Eve Michelle