The Alliance for Quality Education does not endorse the Midstate proposal, or any specific formula, but believes the Midstate proposal heads in the right direction, and accurately illustrates the impact a fair formula would have on local schools. No school system would receive less funding than it gets now. In every Southern Tier County the majority of districts would receive increased state aid. State financial support for children's education shouldn't depend on where they live or who their legislator is. Debbie Sepanj says Binghamton area parents, like her, are concerned about the current formulas impact on the quality of her children's education.
Large classrooms put children at a disadvantage and reduce the quality of education they receive.
Our schools desperately need an increase in state funds. Our kids can't wait for a quality education. Senator Kuhl chairs the Senate Education Committee, and Senators Libous and Seward sit on the committee. AQE will provide information about its campaign for a quality education for every child in New York State. Speakers from the Campaign for Fiscal Equity and AQE will participate.