<p>So is it appropriate that school districts with smaller tax bases that require the educational subsidies will see theirs cut? Is it appropriate to exacerbate the problems of the poorer school districts?</p>
<p>Getting back to the main topic of interest to participants in this board, what is the likelihood that the proposed cuts to Pitt’s funding will pass? Is the proposal just a starting point (though an extreme starting point) in negotiating the budget and is a more reasonable end result expected? How would Pitt offset the funding loss? What effect will the cuts have on tuition (in-state, out-of-state), financial aid, educational programs?</p>
<p>Can anyone say anything definitive, or is any comment just speculation?</p>