There is nothing in the Senate version of the state budget that cuts driver education funding
1.8% lump sum bonus for those at the top of the state salary schedule
Reinstates longevity pay
Increase class size by two students resulting in the loss of 6,000 teaching positions
5.3% cut for central office
No cut in support personnel
100 position cut at DPI in 1st year of biennium
200 position cut at DPI in 2nd year of biennium
Eliminates all tests not required by federal government
1 year moratorium on ABC bonuses
These are some of the highlights. Of course, this is just a proposal. The House will release their version of the budget shortly and then a conference committee will reconcile the differences in the Governor’s proposals, the Senate’s and the House.
