3 June 2005

Governor Sebelius issues statement on school finance decision

The following statement is attributed to Governor Kathleen Sebelius:

“Today, the Legislature’s inability to fulfill its obligation to Kansas students has finally come home to roost.  Still, I am relieved that the Legislature, after six years of wrangling, has been given another opportunity to find a real solution for funding our schools.  We need to act in the best interests of Kansas children and their parents, above all else, and we cannot afford more legislative irresponsibility.

“Clearly a special session is required. I will thoroughly review the Court’s ruling, will call legislative leaders this weekend and meet with them as soon as possible to move forward in the most responsible way.”