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SD Schools Adjusting to New Funding Formula

SD Schools Adjusting to New Funding Formula

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Along with an increase in state funding from the added half cent state sales tax, South Dakota school districts are also dealing with some new formula changes.
Representative Wayne Steinhauer of Hartford, says two schools in his district, Tri-Valley, and West Central, have benefited from the changes…..

Steinhauer says equalizing other dollars has been more of a problem…….

Steinhauer says the formula should be given time to even out before the legislature considers changes…..

Some small school districts are seeing less money because of dropping enrollment.

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