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SD Legislators Telling Schools; Be Patient on New Funding Formula

SD Legislators Telling Schools; Be Patient on New Funding Formula

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A number of small school districts in the state are concerned that the funding tabbed for teacher pay raises may not be what was promised during the legislative session.
Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says they worked through the major details of taxes and the funding formula….

Hunhoff says school districts should continue looking at sharing services and programs where they can….

Hunhoff says legislators do not want to push districts toward more consolidation….

The Department of Education is holding meetings around the state to lay out details of the funding plan to school administrators.

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