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politics1d ago
Oregon lawmakers consider overhaul of school funding model as districts face budget cuts
- Oregon lawmakers push to replace the 27-year-old Quality Education Model with a new funding framework.
- The study would take about two years to complete before lawmakers act on findings in the next budget cycle.
- The goal is to link funding to real-world costs and reduce unfunded mandates on districts.
- Lawmakers say current spending is high, but the distribution method hasn’t kept pace with needs.
- Two lawmakers said the aim is to review unfunded mandates and overall cost of education.
- The study would be conducted by an independent research group with results shared with lawmakers.
- If approved, the new model could reshape how billions in education dollars are distributed statewide.
- A follow-up review would occur six to eight years later to gauge effectiveness.
- Parents and districts express frustration over anticipated delays before relief arrives.
- Lawmakers expect to start the study later this year with findings guiding the next budget cycle.
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