Texas Study suggests education cost savings

Candace Carlisle

Texas Comptroller Susan Combs released a study Wednesday to help school districts and campuses identify cost-saving strategies schools can make without compromising academics.

The newly released study was required by House Bill 3 from the 2009 legislative session. It was conducted by researchers from the state's top institutions, including the University of Texas at Dallas, among industry experts.

The costs of Texas public education have increased significantly to nearly $55 billion, with per-pupil spending rising by 63 percent, Combs said, in a written letter. With cuts to state-funded budgets expected in the upcoming legislative session, school districts will need to operate more efficiently.

Posted by Jim Zellmer at December 9, 2010 12:13 PM
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