When Mary Sue Vernon started teaching biology at Anamosa High, the budget was tight.

"We had no money really for supplies and such so we bought from our limited budget and then i just purchased the rest out of my own pocket," Vernon said.

She learned to adapt, relying on Wal-Mart science to teach her kids.

"You go in and buy eggs, you buy cabbage, you buy stuff you can buy at the grocery store and you try and make a science lab out of it," Vernon said.

Vernon is worried the cuts could have an impact on supplies, and put her students at a disadvantage.

"We're sending them off to the university then without any experience with any digital measuring equipment, very little computer, interactive graphing and stuff like that," Vernon said.

Anamosa's Principal says the school district is working to minimize the impact to students and learning.

"What we're focusing on is trying to maintain the quality of education we want our students to have, said Steve Goodall.

Those challenges hold true across the state. From possible cuts to supplies or maybe even student programs, there are a lot of tough decisions ahead.Budget Cut Impact on Schools