In 2012 statewide spending on schools increased $195,247,583. That amounts to a 3.5% increase and breaks out as follows:
- Instruction spending statewide increased $85,591,054 or 2.8%
- *Other Current Spending increased $58,508,762 or 3.1%
- Capital expenditures increased $39,916,386 or 23.7%
- Spending on Debt increased $11,231,381 or 2.5%
*(Other current is comprised of Student and Instructional Support, General Administration, School Administration, Operations and Maintenance as well as Other Costs.)