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, including a $122 million increase in per-student funding 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.
"What is especially meaningful to the court is the masters' finding that the General Assembly has expressly shown that constitutional compliance in the field of education is an ongoing task requiring constant study, review and adjustment," Justice Robert L. Brown wrote.
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