Friday, March 12, 2010
Kentucky Board Of Education Opposes Fewer School Days
KENTUCKY....
Although the state budget bill approved by the House this week would cut the school year from 177 days to 175 days and save $68 million over the next two years, while helping balance the state budget, the Kentucky Board of Education has warned lawmakers it could jeopardize Kentucky's chances for a $200 million federal Race To The Top grant. Education officials say reducing instructional days would "send the wrong message," and could be a black mark when Kentucky presents its case for Race To The Top money before federal reviewers in Washington this coming Wednesday. Kentucky, one of 16 finalists for the federal grants, is seeking $200 million from the $4 billion program and is the only finalist considering reducing instructional days. Speaker Greg Stumbo, D-Prestonsburg, says, as far as he knows, no one from the board came to the House to offer solutions while it was considering its budget.
Although the state budget bill approved by the House this week would cut the school year from 177 days to 175 days and save $68 million over the next two years, while helping balance the state budget, the Kentucky Board of Education has warned lawmakers it could jeopardize Kentucky's chances for a $200 million federal Race To The Top grant. Education officials say reducing instructional days would "send the wrong message," and could be a black mark when Kentucky presents its case for Race To The Top money before federal reviewers in Washington this coming Wednesday. Kentucky, one of 16 finalists for the federal grants, is seeking $200 million from the $4 billion program and is the only finalist considering reducing instructional days. Speaker Greg Stumbo, D-Prestonsburg, says, as far as he knows, no one from the board came to the House to offer solutions while it was considering its budget.
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