TOPEKA -Governor Sam Brownback issued a statement on education following the decision of a three-member panel from the Shawnee County District Court that Kansas isn’t spending enough money on public schools to provide a suitable education for every child.

“I am still digesting the full implication of the district court’s 116-page ruling. I continue to believe that restructuring the school funding formula and implementing education policy reforms is critical not only to getting more money into our classrooms but also improving student achievement. I will be working with legislative leadership to address the best path forward,” said the Governor.

The three judges on Tuesday did not set a specific figure but said evidence indicates the state needs to spend at least $548 million more a year.