Senate budget proposes increased funding for public schools
On Wednesday, May 10th, the State Senate announced that their budget will include a $210.4 million increase in state aid for local public schools. After four years of budget cuts, this money is desperately needed by school districts across the state and is a significant increase over both the Governor's and the House budget proposals.
In Lowell, the proposed increase of $3.4 million will help the schools absorb the $1.9 million that is being cut in Federal money as well as meet the fixed cost increases of $2.5 million. This money is needed just to keep the schools from losing ground and if you do the math, you can see that we are still about $1 million short.
The Senate will begin budget deliberations next week; it is vital that they hear from constituents about the importance of increased funding for the public schools - call, email or write a letter - it's easy to do. To find contact information, visit http://www.mass.gov/legis/citytown.htm
In Lowell, the proposed increase of $3.4 million will help the schools absorb the $1.9 million that is being cut in Federal money as well as meet the fixed cost increases of $2.5 million. This money is needed just to keep the schools from losing ground and if you do the math, you can see that we are still about $1 million short.
The Senate will begin budget deliberations next week; it is vital that they hear from constituents about the importance of increased funding for the public schools - call, email or write a letter - it's easy to do. To find contact information, visit http://www.mass.gov/legis/citytown.htm
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