February 1, 2026

The Nerve Archive

Where Government Gets Exposed

Lexington 1 Says Student Funding at 1999-2000 Level

By Talbert Black
Citizen Reporter

The S.C. General Assembly has boosted base student spending, but only to the point that it takes the state to the 1999-2000 level, according to Lexington 1 Superintendent Karen Woodward.

Woodward, however, says there are some positives in the upcoming budget, including no furlough days for employees.

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