Dems Seek More Education $$$

Two Democratic members of the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee have released an analysis they requested from legislative staffers of what it would take to fund Idaho’s schools at the same level as in 2009-09, taking into account the anticipated 18,800 increase in students between then and next fall. “Without including inflation, legislative staff concluded that $29.5 million above the governor’s proposed FY 2016 budget would be needed to match FY 2009 spending plus student population growth,” said Rep. John Gannon, D-Boise. “Discretionary funding, for example, would have to increase from the proposed $23,660 to $25,696 per support unit”/ Betsy Russell , Eye on Boise. More here.

Question: Do you think the Idaho Legislature adequately funds public education?