Legislators warn residential schools face funding shortfall; DEED says it is engaging superintendents Representative Swanke told the subcommittee residential school stipends have not risen since FY2015 and that two residential schools are operating about 20% below costs; Commissioner Bishop acknowledged the concern, said the temporary increase had sunset and promised more information at a Feb. 13 deep dive.

Funding for residential schools has stagnated since 2015, leaving them 20% below operating costs—what's being done to address this crisis?

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