Taxpayers cover gap after state cuts school funding

TPS cuts to be ‘indefinite’ unless state changes school funding model, district says

Taxpayers cover gap after state cuts school funding

BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — Bismarck Public Schools is facing a significant funding loss this year. They are receiving $734,000 less in federal Title I funding, which supports students who need extra help. The cut doesn’t come from a drop in overall federal dollars. Instead, it’s the result of formula changes at both the federal and state levels. Federal Title I funds are distributed based on poverty levels. This year, North Dakota received about 8% …