Please answer a few quick questions about Amendment 23 and tell us what YOU think is the best path forward. “Amendment 23” Policy Options Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. Amendment 23 Policy Option #1 Do Nothing. Pros Easiest option. Preserves current funding requirement that K-12 BASE funding must grow at the rate of “Inflation + Student Enrollment”. Cons Does not address challenges of reduced K-12 performance which have arisen as a result of $700M – $1B reductions in funding via the “Negative Factor” Amendment 23 Policy Option #1 - Do Nothing.Strongly DisagreeSlightly DisagreeNeutralSlightly AgreeStrongly Agree Amendment 23 Policy Option #2 Restore full-funding for K-12 as Amendment 23 was originally interpreted. (Eliminate the “Negative Factor”.) Pros Restores $700M – $1B in annual funding for K-12 Education. Cons Would require the state to cut OTHER programs by an equivalent $700M – $1B amount which could eliminate funding for Higher Ed. May be difficult to pass. Amendment 23 Policy Option #2 - Restore full-funding for K-12 as Amendment 23 was originally interpreted. (Eliminate the “Negative Factor”.)Strongly DisagreeSlightly DisagreeNeutralSlightly AgreeStrongly Agree Amendment 23 Policy Option #3 Restore full-funding for K-12 as Amendment 23 was originally interpreted, but RECESS K-12 funding mandate during times of economic recession. Pros Largely restores $700M – $1B in annual funding for K-12 Education. Slows K-12 portion of state budget from growing relative to other spending priorities and forcing cuts in those other areas. May be easier to garner voter support than full restoration of Amendment 23’s original mandate. Cons Would require the state to cut OTHER programs by an equivalent $700M – $1B amount when the K-12 mandate was in effect which could jeopardize funding for Higher Ed. Change in constitution requires 55% super-majority. Amendment 23 Policy Option #3 - Restore full-funding for K-12 as Amendment 23 was originally interpreted, but RECESS K-12 funding mandate during times of economic recession.Strongly DisagreeSlightly DisagreeNeutralSlightly AgreeStrongly Agree Amendment 23 Policy Option #4 Repeal Amendment 23 funding requirement for K-12. Pros Restores ability of elected legislature to make funding decisions for K-12 as they think most appropriate. Cons Eliminates minimum funding requirement for K-12 and places that funding at the risk of further reductions by the legislature. Repeal Amendment 23 funding requirement for K-12.Strongly DisagreeSlightly DisagreeNeutralSlightly AgreeStrongly AgreeSubmit
