Lawmakers allocate billions to Oregon school fund

SALEM, Ore. -- Schools in Oregon are about to see their biggest budget in years thanks to a historic allocation from the state's budget. According ...

May 23, 2023
11:44 PM

SALEM, Ore. -- Schools in Oregon are about to see their biggest budget in years thanks to a historic allocation from the state's budget. According to the offices of the House Speaker and Senate President, lawmakers are putting a $10.2 billion investment into the State School Fund. Legislators said this contribution combines with property tax revenues to total up to $15.3 billion for K-12 school budgets. This is 12.3% more than the previous budget, and lawmakers hope the funds will give schools and educators they need to prepare Oregon students for the future.

Robert Desaulniers