Governor Jack Markell wants $31 million in new funding for Delaware’s public schools.
The largest part of the growth comes from $8.8 million to fully fund the increasing size of enrollment at the schools and another $8.5 million for step increases for school employees…that are given to teachers as they gain experience and education.
The Wilmington News Journal reports that the state is required to fully fund both programs.
The proposal also has money for technology in the classroom with $2.6 million for state testing computers and $2.2 million for a tech support block grant.
