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State SEEK vs. Local School Taxes in Your District

final budget analysis

Jason Bailey | October 27, 2026

Kentucky school districts get their core funding from two places: the state’s SEEK formula and the taxes the district levies locally. Enter your district to see how the state’s SEEK payment compares with the local tax contribution from FY2002 to FY2027.

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