24 March 2006

Governor comments on Legislative action on school finance

The following is a statement from Governor Kathleen Sebelius on the school finance plan passed today in the Kansas House of Representatives:

“The people of Kansas are relieved to see progress on a plan to invest in our children’s schools. This is what can happen when we all work together for the benefit of Kansas children.

“The school plan passed today is right along the lines of the agreement I reached with legislative leaders, and it’s definitely a vision of stronger public schools I could support. This is the first school plan that has the elements I’ve been saying must be included, like all-day kindergarten, extra help for students in need, and the freedom for communities to provide additional local support and control.

“I’m going to continue to work together with legislators, and I’m confident we’ll be successful in providing every Kansas child with a first-class school.”