Another legislative constitutional mandate is Education. The school funding formula is very complex and difficult to understand. This must change. I believe we should completely overhaul the current system and return to a system that is simple, balanced and fair. Minneapolis and St. Paul should not receive $3000 per student more in funding than rural schools. We need to have a fair and balanced approach that provides for all students throughout Minnesota. I have talked to Superintendents, Principles, School Teachers and parents in an effort to find a workable solution.