WHO Today In Iowa At 6 January 15, 2016
Line this legislative session. And the lines are already drawn over how much lawmakers are willing to spend. The governor has proposed an increase of more than 145 Million Dollars in funding. Thats a 2 point 45 increase. Republicans want 2 percent, while democrats are pushing for 4. However Des Moines Schools are more concerned over how that money will be used. Theres a couple areas we think the state can more to help students, especially students that have additional needs. The districts students, who qualify for free lunches. Its budgeted about 65 hundred dollars for each at risk students. B...