National Public School Spending Up Slightly

WASHINGTON — Public school systems spent slightly more on students during 2013 versus 2012, according to data released in June by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Per-pupil spending for the nation reached $10,700 during fiscal year 2013, a 0.9 percent increase from 2012, but varied heavily from state to state.

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Pennsylvania Governor Proposes $400 Million Education Boost

HARRISBURG, Penn. — Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett, who will seek reelection this year, has announced considerable education funding increases in his upcoming budget.

“Education is the largest single item in my budget,” Corbett said Tuesday. “The increase I propose would bring direct state support of public education to $10.1 billion, more than 40 percent of state spending.”

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