Committee keeps student funding formula fully funded for third year

Dec 11, 2025

Committee leaders said the FY2027 recommendation fully funds the state student funding formula for a third consecutive year and pointed to a roughly $21 million Chickasaw/16th‑section settlement payment affecting northern counties.

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Committee presenters and leadership emphasized education as the largest share of the FY2027 recommendation, saying roughly 45–50% of state dollars are directed to education across K‑12, community colleges and higher education.

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