MITCHELL: #MAEP antiquated and ineffective? Horsefeathers

CHARLIE MITCHELL: MAEP is antiquated and ineffective? Horsefeathers

To avoid federal intervention due to the disparity of state funds provided to “rich” vs. “poor” districts, the Legislature adopted the Mississippi Adequate Education Program and its equalization formula in 1997. The ploy worked. The feds backed off. Subsequently, in all years except two, the Legislature has declined to provide cash in the amount the formula indicated. Ignoring the formula continued even after the Legislature added stronger wording in 2005.

So now it’s antiquated and ineffective?

Horsefeathers.

For a long time, battle lines have been shaping and shifting over public education in Mississippi. Both armies have plenty of ammo.

Clarion Ledger
11/1/16