Issue Position: Funding Education

Issue Position

Education has been a major issue in every session that I have served but I am proud to say that more resources were invested in education this last legislative session than in any session before. We replaced the 50-year-old and outdated funding formula with a new formula that distributes the money in an equitable manner. The funding will now follow the student, based on their needs. As this is implemented, the new formula also ensures that none of the 17 school districts in the State see a cut in their current funding levels.

As promised, we made sure that marijuana tax revenue goes to education. Between that, other funding changes, and new funding formula, the Washoe County School District was able to pass a "structurally balanced" budget. This means the budget did not require dipping into reserve accounts, and that there should be no budget cuts next year. Better still, the new budget adds money to special education programs and funds a 3% raise for teachers.

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