Alaska parents, educators urge $1,000 increase to base student allocation as districts cut programs
Dozens of parents, teachers and education groups told the Senate Finance Committee on Feb. 27 that Alaska schools face program cuts, teacher shortages and closures unless the Legislature raises the base student allocation (BSA). Many callers asked for a $1,000-per-student increase and more funding inside the formula.
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Members of the Senate Finance Committee heard repeated pleas on Feb. 27 from parents, teachers and statewide education groups for a large increase to the state’s base student allocation as districts face program cuts, closures and teacher shortages.
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