On Monday, there was a call for yet another special legislative session. But the governor says lawmakers could have addressed the issue of school funding months ago.
LOCKHART, Texas — As schools in Texas work to solve budget deficits for the upcoming school year, one school district is pivoting in the other direction.Lockhart ISD teachers as it hopes to have 30% of its teachers making $100,000
by 2028. According to the district, it already has four teachers earning $100,000, with more projected to hit the milestone in coming years.Paraprofessionals and professional staff will also get a 3% pay raise on the midpoint of the new pay scale recommended by the Texas Association of School Boards.Texas school districts have blamed their budget issues on the state's legislature, which hasn't increased the Basic Allotment for public schools since 2019.
Talarico said the next chance to increase state funding for public schools will be when the Legislature meets again on Jan. 14, 2025.KVUE would like to send you push notifications about the latest news and weather.
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