State rule changes reduce Big Spring's estimated cyber-charter tuition by roughly $431,000

Jan 21, 2026

New state guidance allowed districts to deduct cyber-enrolled students and other costs from ADMs and tuition calculation; using Dec. 22 enrollment figures, the district estimates FY25–26 cyber tuition at about $4.3M versus a $4.8M budget, saving approximately $431,000.

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Donna Lentz told the board that state guidance issued after the state budget changed how districts calculate cyber charter tuition, allowing deductions for students enrolled in cyber charters and other expense adjustments.

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