Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts has proposed fully funding the state’s education funding formula, and limiting property tax increases.
A.J. Johnson, Superintendent of the Hartington-Newcastle School District, says they would not see any gains from the formula..

The Governor has proposed a three percent ceiling on property tax valuation increases. Johnson says that doesn’t help fix the problem…

Johnson says a cap on property tax valuations could really impact their budget, especially if enrollment continues to grow…

Johnson says the legislature needs to look at equalizing funding for all school districts across the state.