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Public speakers and board members urge state lawmakers to preserve CAPE, AP/IB/AICE funding; board moves to draft resolution
Summary
Public commenters and several board members criticized House Bill 5101 and Senate Bill 2510 language that would reduce add-on FTE funding for CAPE and advanced programs. The board directed staff to draft a resolution opposing the cut and to circulate it for signature and rapid distribution to legislators.
Speakers at the Marion County School Board meeting on April 8 warned that proposed state legislative changes to add-on funding for CAPE certifications and advanced programs would cut local revenue and limit student opportunity.
John Crawford, a community member who identified the bills by number, said the House and Senate proposals would “reduce the FTE add on for CAPE for successful completion of CAPE certifications and then advanced programs such as AP, IB, and ACE testing,” and estimated the change would represent a $2,500,000 reduction in the Marion County budget. Crawford said…
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