Last fall, an analysis by the parliamentary budget officer estimated it could cost $ 19 billion a year. (canadianbusiness.com)
Legislative budget officers in 26 states say that K - 12 education finance will be a priority in their 2005 legislative sessions. (edweek.org)
Across the country, state spending in fiscal 1997 is expected to rise by about 4 percent, while tax proceeds drop slightly, the National Governors» Association and the National Association of State Budget Officers reported last week. (edweek.org)