FUNDING FALLS SHORT Between inflation and the state’s per-student spending falling behind the national average, public education advocates are asking for more state funding.
Expenses in Pearland, Alvin and Friendswood ISDs have continued to increase since 2019-20 while the state’s basic allotment has remained stagnant at $6,160 per student. RISING SPENDING INCREASES IN LOCAL DISTRICT EXPENDITURES, 2019 VS. 2022 Inflation has risen by about 17% on average since the start of the 2019-20 school year, according to the Consumer Price Index. Expenditure changes at local districts, 2019-2023:
The basic allotment, or minimum per-student spending at the state level, has not increased since 2019. In that time, the national inflation rate has been about 17%. STATE FUNDING LAGS
in social and public returns results from every $1 invested in public education, including: $56.76
$17.24 in private sector benefits $6.99 in government revenues
$31.38 in additional generated revenue $1.15 in reduced social costs to governments
$0 $2K $4K $6K $8K
2018-19 2022-23
House Bill 3 in 2019 increased the basic allotment from $5,140 to $6,160.
$900 increase is needed to keep up with inflation.
Alvin ISD Friendswood ISD
Pearland ISD
SOURCES: TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY, THE PERRYMAN GROUP/ COMMUNITY IMPACT
Revenue ratio
State revenue
Local property tax revenue
53.9% 44.8%
56% 44%
28.1% 71.1%
think tank based in Austin, argues that data from comparable programs across the country shows a minimal impact on public school attendance. He said similar programs nationally show less than 3% of eligible students use the program in the first five years after its inception, which would amount to about 60,000 students transferring in Texas. Barba said he believes school choice programs can lead to improved public school systems, and families choosing alternative options acts as a
signal to districts to design their programs to better suit families’ needs. “When you give families choices, the school districts also improve, and that improves educa- tion for every child in the community,” he said. As of press time, the bill was referred to the House, where it was expected to face heavy oppo- sition. The same day SB 8 passed in the Senate, the House amended the state budget to prohibit the use of public funds for education savings
Pearland ISD
Alvin ISD Friendswood ISD
SOURCES: PEARLAND ISD, ALVIN ISD, FRIENDSWOOD ISD/COMMUNITY IMPACT
NOTE: ANY REMAINDER IS FEDERAL FUNDING
accounts in an 86-52 vote. During previous legisla- tive sessions, voucher programs have died in the House without a committee hearing. Hannah Norton contributed to this article.
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