Capitol Conversation: State Supreme Court Hears Case on Education Funding

By On March 11, 2013 · Leave a Comment · In Bente Birkeland, Capitol Conversation, Capitol Coverage, Education, Interview, Interviews, KRCC News, Legal, Legal Affairs

The Colorado Supreme Court heard arguments on an historic education funding case Thursday. Parents and several school districts have sued the state for failing to offer a uniform and thorough education system and not putting enough money into schools. A lower court agreed with the plaintiffs and now a final decision rests with the state’s highest court. A decision is still months away, but Bente Birkeland takes a closer look at the case as part of our capitol conversation series.

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