Education Funding
Clip: Season 4 Episode 416 | 5m 28s
A new study shows Oklahoma led the nation in the percentage of spending cuts per pupil.
The State Department of Education is seeking a large increase in next year's budget. The request comes on the heels of a new national study which shows Oklahoma again led the nation in the percentage of spending cuts per pupil since the recession hit in 2008. The battle over education funding is expected to take center stage when lawmakers return to the capitol next year.
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Education Funding
Clip: Season 4 Episode 416 | 5m 28s
The State Department of Education is seeking a large increase in next year's budget. The request comes on the heels of a new national study which shows Oklahoma again led the nation in the percentage of spending cuts per pupil since the recession hit in 2008. The battle over education funding is expected to take center stage when lawmakers return to the capitol next year.
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