Dearborn Schools to Hold Public Hearing on 2025-2026 Budget

Kansas lawmakers are working under a tight timeline to draft a new K-12 public school funding formula, aiming to present a preliminary plan by January, though some task force members caution the pace may lead to mistakes and legal challenges over constitutional adequacy and equity. At the local level, several school districts across the U.S. are engaging communities in budget discussions: Dearborn Public Schools will hold a public hearing in May regarding its proposed 2025-2026 budget and property tax millage; the Watkins Glen School District has reviewed its $31.4 million budget, with residents set to vote on it and board positions; and Haverhill’s superintendent is proposing further budget cuts to meet city requests, with the School Committee set to review the plan. In Michigan, a Washtenaw County townhall brought together education leaders, policymakers, and community members to discuss the impact of federal and state funding, as well as recent policy changes, on local schools. These developments highlight the ongoing challenges and community involvement in shaping public education funding policies nationwide.