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May 25, 2016      5:28 PM

HK: School finance decision takes arrows out of school reformers quiver

No “must pass” education bill this session takes pressure off House on issues like vouchers

The recent declaration by the Texas Supreme Court that the system of school finance in Texas met constitutional muster was met with sighs of relief from appropriators and consternation and dismay from the public education community.

Particularly concerning to public school advocates was the thoroughness with which the court seemed to close the door on any future remedies as the system continues its unwieldly spiral.

But as one astute friend recently pointed out, there is always a story underneath the story and this one is no different.

By Harvey Kronberg