Fact Checking Kansas Bilingual Spending

Apt research from our conservative pals take a closer look at how taxpayer cash is distributed far past simple translation services . . . Check-it: 

"A recent report from the Kansas Legislative Division of Post Audit found roughly 9% of the $4 million in expenditures examined in detail did not comply with state law.

"LPA reviewed 25 districts for the 2024-25 school year, finding they spent $36 million from their bilingual funds, 96% of which was spent on salaries and benefits, and, 'of the subset of expenditures we reviewed in detail, we identified nearly $400,000 that were not compliant with state law," auditors wrote.

"State Law requires any spending from the bilingual fund to be “directly attributable” to a bilingual program. This includes all funds deposited or transferred into the bilingual fund. However, state law does not define 'directly attributable.' "

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

School audit: 9% of bilingual spending examined violates state law - The Sentinel

The audit says better definitions and tighter control of bilingual funds are needed.