We don't want to see that eroded. Meanwhile, another suit was filed by four taxpayers against the Dallas and Highland Park school districts. Hutto plans to intervene on the side of the state in both lawsuits. The state speaker of the house and lieutenant governor have indicated they will appoint a blue ribbon panel to review the funding formula and make recommendations. Dunn says TASB will work with the state's school administrators group to develop recommendations.
Poor districts are much more close to adequacy than ever before.
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