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As New York's lawmakers continue budget negotiations, help us send a clear message: This year, we cannot compromise on universal school meals. More than 320,000 kids in nearly 660 New York schools still cannot access universal no-cost school meals. A patchwork approach that provides free school meals to some—but not all—children is not enough. Determining access to free school meals based on income is a flawed system that leaves students behind. We do not ask students to provide their household income for buses, books, or school-issued technology. The same should be true for school meals. Anything less than a full universal policy undermines the culture of inclusivity that New York’s schools strive to create. The only way to ensure equitable access to school meals is also the simplest solution: Feed all the kids. Call TODAY to tell @Governor Kathy Hochul, @Carl E. Heastie, @Andrea Stewart-Cousins, and state lawmakers to fully fund #Meals4AllNY in the final state budget: bit.ly/HSMFANY-ActNow

Teachers across the state criticized California Gov. Newsom’s new budget proposal, saying that it would ‘wreak havoc on funding for our schools,’ writes Adam Beam in the @AP https://lnkd.in/gwZ_gz6c #CaliforniaTeachers #EducationFunding #SchoolBudget #EducationReform #PublicSchools #TeacherAdvocacy #SchoolFinance

Check out our state budget analysis and read about how it stacks up against our Big Bold Ask for investment in Kentucky education. From the Child Care Assistance Program to teaching quality efforts, here's what you need to know. Learn more by going to https://lnkd.in/d987eFSM #KYGA24 #KentuckyEducation #BigBoldAsk

In his proposed budget, Gov. Phil Murphy included historic funding for most of New Jersey’s 600 school districts, which enroll about 1.1 million students. For the first time in state history, the requirements of the funding formula used to determine how much aid districts receive would be fully met. But 140 districts across the state would receive less funding than last year under the proposed spending plan. South Jersey districts including Cherry Hill, Collingswood, Haddon Township, Lenape Regional and Pitman are among those appealing to the Legislature, hoping to have millions in funding restored for the coming school year. They also want the state to change the formula used to calculate aid, which relies heavily upon property taxes. Under the proposed budget, here are the districts in Burlington County, Camden County, and Gloucester County that will receive less funding for the 2024-25 school year. https://lnkd.in/eAAfsXNW

Join us and let California's Governor know: State budget cuts cannot come at the expense of our kids! https://lnkd.in/gfP6y6xR Today, the Children's Movement of California launched its new effort to send a clear message: We will not tolerate more budget cuts to our children’s future. In the last state budget cycle, kids’ programs were targeted with drastic proposed cuts. While Children’s Movement members responded and advocated until many of the proposed cuts were reversed, our kids should have never been put on the chopping block in the first place. This time, the Children's Movement and its more than 5,600 members are using its strength to make sure this isn't repeated and crucial kids’ programs aren’t cut from the Governor’s upcoming January budget proposal. Join the Movement and sign on to our letter fighting to prioritize our children here! 👉 https://lnkd.in/gfP6y6xR

Check out our Senate Budget analysis and read about how it stacks up against our Big Bold Ask for investment in Kentucky education. From teaching quality efforts to the Child Care Assistance Program, here's what you need to know. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dytUpzpV #KYGA24 #KentuckyEducation #BigBoldAsk

"April showers don’t just bring May flowers. They also bring the annual school budget presentations, the groans of citizens about the size of the upcoming property tax bite, and the cries of poverty from our Boards of Education, Superintendents and Business Administrators. Across the State, Board of Education meetings will be filled with the threats to deprive our children of everything from beloved teachers to sports, extra-curriculars, and even course offerings, which could all be cut if taxes are not increased for the following year." Learn more at NJ Education Report: Are Your School Taxes Skyrocketing? Here’s What You Need To Know. https://lnkd.in/eCysiFQY #NJEdReport #NJSchools #RandolphSchools

Like many school districts statewide, the Wauwatosa School District is facing financial challenges due to factors largely out of our control. In Wisconsin, a state-imposed revenue limit restricts the amount of money school districts can receive through state aid and local property taxes. Expenses are on the rise, affecting all aspects of our district’s operations. This is especially true in areas like mental health and special education, where the District does not receive enough funding to provide state- and federally mandated services for our students. The District plans to use its fund balance to fill the budget gap for the 2024-25 school year. Beyond that, we must either significantly reduce expenses or seek additional revenue to balance the budget. One of the two questions on the ballot November 5 is a proposed operational referendum. Learn more and find answers to frequently asked questions: https://lnkd.in/gzv_ifZ9

The Massachusetts Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) budget will soon be discussed by the legislative Conference Committee, which will make decisions about any parts of the budget where the House and Senate disagree. This year, we expect the state budget to have major implications for early education and care in Massachusetts - both with respect to funding for the sector and - uniquely - significant policy changes. Join Strategies for Children, Neighborhood Villages, and Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center on Tuesday, June 11 at 1:00 pm EST on ZOOM for Breaking Down the Budget: Where We are and What You Need to Know, a virtual event on the FY25 budget and how it stands to impact early education and care. Register: https://lnkd.in/eKWvwpkk Learn more about the MA FY25 state budget now: https://lnkd.in/eW35FJWg https://lnkd.in/eqiXM86Y

Attention Shropshire Families: Private School Fee Increases Ahead! From January 2025, private school fees will no longer be VAT-exempt. What does this mean for your family's finances? Key Points to Consider: - 20% increase in fees due to VAT - Some exemptions may apply - Potential impact on out-of-hours activities Our expert, Julie Selley, says: "It's vital that families prepare well in advance to plan their finances accordingly." Want to Know More? We've broken down the details, including: - Important dates for fee payments - What remains VAT-free - Special considerations for groups Read our full article to ensure that you are prepared for these significant changes: 🔗 https://ow.ly/cv8050Tv6Yr Don't let these changes catch you off guard. Stay informed with Dyke Yaxley. #PrivateEducation #VATChanges #FinancialPlanning #ShropshireFamilies #DykeYaxley