Speaker White’s statement that the House “will work to scrap, rewrite public education funding formula” is something that concerns me and should for all parents with students in public schools. We should watch his actions very closely. a.) how will this affect the funding that we are currently receiving? Will that amount be decreased? Will more burden be put on our struggling public schools systems?
b.) how will this affect funding for charter and private schools? it is a fact that the Super Majority want to give public money to charter schools
c.) what stipulations will the Super Majority put on our public schools? It is a fact that Gov. Reeves wants to “reward” schools that ignore history. Black History that glosses over American and MS sins of the past.
I am flattered that Speaker White mentioned that the Democrats “lambast” the Super Majority over MAEP funding. However, one could assume that Speaker White is more concerned about the attention the Democrats give to public education that the Super Majority wishes to ignore.
Make no mistake. The new plan will somehow work to benefit private, charter schools and “school choice” and school vouchers.
If you are concerned about Speaker White’s plan, now is the time to act and let him know your concerns and that you are watching and listening to his actions. Let your Senator and House Rep know you are interested and want to act for Public Schools.
If you are a member of the MS Legislature and you share our concerns, please reach out to your constituents for their help and their action. You do not have to fight for public education alone. Your constituents will help you help Mississippi public education.