The document discusses the effects that budget cuts of $6-10 billion will have on the Texas educational system over two years. It will affect districts through lower funds, taxes, and maintenance of schools. Teachers may face job cuts, pay freezes or reductions, and larger class sizes. Students could see reductions in programs, activities, safety measures and classroom materials. School districts are already planning cuts that will increase class sizes and may lead to layoffs.

1. Texas EducationBudget Crunch

2. PROBLEMThe Texas educational system is going to take some of the largest cuts in historyWHATEffects will it have on the schools?

3. Effects will it have on the personnel?

4. Effects will it have on the students?EFFECTON SCHOOLS

5. Money Spent on Education in TexasDollarsSpent(millions)

6. Possible cutsWe know there will be cuts, but what is the amount of the possible cuts3 to 5 billion dollars per year over 2 yearsLets see what those cuts really look like$6,000,000,000 to $10,000,000,000out of public schools

7. Which programs will take the largest cuts

8. Not all bad newsSome programs will not take a hit and even increaseDo you think this is right? Or do you think all programs should be hit equally?

9. Some other effects on schoolsTaxes - Should they be raised?

10. Building maintenance

11. Transportation

12. Cafeteria & Nutrition

13. Books

14. SuppliesThis is just some of the things to think about

15. EFFECTON PERSONNEL

16. How might the budget cuts effect personnelJob incentive cuts

17. Less training offered

18. Larger class sizes

19. Higher insurance ratesAnd the three nobody wants to talk about

20. Pay freeze Pay cutsJob cutsBut we need to talk about it!!!