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Board hears state budget briefing: governor proposes $3.1 billion for K–12; special‑education funding and federal changes flagged as concerns
Summary
Chris Steele of the Office of Governmental Relations briefed the board on the state budget process, the governor’s $3.1 billion education proposal and the importance of special‑education reimbursement rates; board members raised concerns about possible federal funding changes and what that could mean for district finances.
Chris Steele, director of governmental relations for Milwaukee Public Schools, told the board the governor’s budget proposal includes roughly $3.1 billion in measures the presenter characterized as supportive of K–12 education. He said the joint committee on finance will accept public comment and that local advocates should engage in the budget process.
“We know for a fact given the surplus at the state level ... the 3.1 billion that we could accomplish our goals of the ... funding…
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