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  • Arkansas takes over the state's schools

    02/15/2004 8:10:48 AM PST · by George Frm Br00klyn Park · 10 replies · 134+ views
    Eco Logic / Powerhouse ^ | Posted 2/15/2004 | By John D'Aloia Jr.
    Eco Logic / Powerhouse Trackside commentary... Arkansas takes over the state's schools By John D'Aloia Jr. On the heels of Judge Bullock's preliminary decision finding that the method used by Kansas to fund education was unconstitutional, the Associated Press article out of Arkansas must be bouncing around the halls of the capitol like a hot potato. The Arkansas courts, after giving the legislature over a year to resolve constitutional funding issues, took over the school system. A special master will be appointed to determine a course of action which will, no doubt, include opening up the wallets of Arkansas taxpayers...