-
Guilford County's request for a $1.7 billion voter-approved bond package, however, was put on hold until the next Local Government Commission meeting.
September 26 -
Several Texas school districts, including Austin's, have put bond issues on the Nov. 8 ballot with some of the proceeds earmarked to fund security measures.
September 19 -
Despite a boost in state funding, Arizona school districts face big budget cuts unless the Republican-controlled legislature lifts a cap on their spending.
September 15 -
The Texas Permanent School Fund's bond guarantee program, capped at $117.32 billion under federal law, reported projected available capacity was only about $3.9 billion as of June 30.
August 22 -
A Reason Foundation study found K-12 debt steadily rising since 2014.
August 19 -
The controversial Chapter 313 program's property tax breaks will not be offered after Dec. 31, 2022.
August 8 -
A study commissioned by Orem, Utah, found that creating a school district within the city's boundaries is feasible.
August 3 -
Arizona's law offers vouchers to all parents to choose where their children are educated at taxpayer expense. The impact on public school finances is uncertain.
July 18 -
Plans to float a bond for a high school and other expansion projects grew out of a six-month planning process.
June 24 -
Austin Independent School District may put as much as $1.5 billion of bonds on the Nov. 8 ballot with some of the proceeds earmarked for building security.
June 22