Readers respond: Kotek’s anti-furlough order doesn’t fix underfunding
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Published on April 26, 2026.
Gov. Tina Kotek's executive order preventing school districts from using furlough days as a budget fix has not been met with widespread support. The order is seen as an easy way for the governor to claim victory on education without making necessary decisions about funding. The state has been underfunded by over $20 billion for decades, leading to increased costs and increasing reliance on resources. The cost of school districts has led many to drain their resources and lead to job losses.
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