Tag: EDUCATION FUNDING

Jennifer Ludy: When it comes to education dollars, it's all about power and control

If Alabama taxpayers invest approximately $15,000 per child, who should decide how that investment is used? If we believe parents have the primary right to direct the education of their child, should funding reflect that belief?

Garrett states ground rules on changes to education funding model — 'Local money stays with the locals,' 'We don't want any system to lose'

Monday, during an appearance on Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," House education budget chairman State Rep. Danny Garrett (R-Trussville) elaborated on the "ground rules" for any changes to the formula to proceed.