House Republicans demonize MAEP school funding formula while relying on its numbers
Even as House leaders are trying to scrap MAEP, they're having to rely on it to push their alternative public school funding plan.
Stay updated with breaking news from Adequate Education Program. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
Even as House leaders are trying to scrap MAEP, they're having to rely on it to push their alternative public school funding plan.
Like in many recent years, a legislative fight over the MAEP funding formula is looming. The fight's origins go back to 1997.
The Mississippi Adequate Education Program has been the target of many lawmakers.
Gov. Tate Reeves, while in office, has blocked fully funding Mississippi public education formula. But in 2011, he actually advocated for it.
“Based on the time Reeves devotes to talking about transgender women and girls competing in sports, it sure looks like he believes it is the No. 1 issue of this campaign season,” columnist Bobby Harrison writes.