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 LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - State lawmakers are adequately funding public schools, the Arkansas Supreme Court ruled Thursday in ending a long-running lawsuit.
The court cited the Legislature's additional spending in this year's session. It includes a $122 million increase in "per-student funding" — a system in which money follows the child instead of being aimed at particular schools — and $456 million from the state's surplus to pay for repairs to dilapidated school buildings.
The court singled out the Legislature's continuing review of its education efforts. A report last month by two court-appointed special masters concluded the framework for an improved education system existed, but constant review was needed.
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