DENVER—A sweeping lawsuit challenging how Colorado funds public schools is entering its fifth and likely final week.
Dozens of education experts have testified in the case that asks whether Colorado’s system of funding education meets constitutional requirements.
Parents and 21 rural school districts have argued that uneven funding across the state puts some children at a disadvantage. The state argues that more money does not necessarily mean higher achievement.
The lawsuit started in 2005, with the plaintiffs losing initial attempts. The state Supreme Court reversed the rulings in October 2009, sending the case back to district court.
Plaintiffs say they’re not asking for more money but for funds to be used where they’re most needed. They also seek a declaration from the court saying the state has violated its constitution.
