A member of the media asked about how states are responding to the recession caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, as it relates to K-12 funding. Our response includes general information about fluctuations in K-12 funding during past recessions, current state policy responses to the economic climate created by COVID-19 pandemic, and considerations for the policymakers moving forward. To provide timely assistance to our constituents, State Information Requests are typically completed in 48 hours. They reflect an issue scan versus a comprehensive analysis.