Education funding could be tough ballot measure
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The Oklahoman: The 2010 elections may seem far off. But in the state Capitol folks are already lining up their message and jockeying. Which can only mean the next legislative season will interesting. Lawmakers up for re-election will either be overly cautious, not wanting to offend or they’ll be outlandish, hoping to garner attention and get their name out. Either way, it’s incumbent upon voters to pay attention and try to understand the issues, not just the rhetoric. Today is the second day of the legislative hearing on State Question 744. The issue will be on the ballot in the 2010 election and seeks to get more money for education. The HOPE school funding Initiative seeks to make it mandatory that the state legislature to allocate a certain amount of money to the state’s common education system. The amount would be based on the average spent per student in surrounding states. The measure is backed by the Oklahoma Education Association and could cost the state up to $850 million each year. Proponents of the measure say education standards continue to increase and the needs of students continue to grow, but the funding for education isn’t meeting the needs.
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