Multiple Choice QuestionHow have changes in Texas state law made after the state's system of school finance was ruled unconstitutional in Edgewood v. Kirby affected school district funding disparities?Multiple choice question.Changes in state law have decreased funding disparities, but they have not disappeared.There have been no law changes and thus no effect on funding disparity.Changes in state law have essentially eliminated funding disparities.Although state law has attempted to mitigate funding disparities, they have become worse over the last 10 years.

Multiple Choice QuestionSince the decision in Edgewood v. Kirby, which of the following is true of funding for Texas school districts?Multiple choice question.Differences have all but been eradicated, with extra money now being provided to lower-income school districts to provide "enrichments."Differences between school districts still exist because wealthier districts can provide funds for "enrichments."School funding in Texas remains unconstitutional and the "basic foundations" of education in lower-income districts are not being provided.

Multiple Choice QuestionHow has funding for public school districts changed over the past 20 years in Texas?Multiple choice question.The local school district share of funding for public schools has declined.The state share of funding for public schools has generally declined.Both the state of Texas and local school districts have dramatically increased funding of public schools to meet increased costs.Public schools have had to rely on increased federal spending in order to make up for lower state and local school district spending.

Multiple Choice QuestionAfter the 1970s, tuition increased as the legislature Blank______.Multiple choice question.made tuition the same for all students regardless if they came from in-state or out-of-statebegan to tie the amount paid to the number of semester hours takendecided to remove all state funding for institutions of higher education

Multiple Choice QuestionIn 2011, Texas enacted Senate Bill 18, which updated the use of eminent domain to offer more protection to Blank______.Multiple choice question.transportation providersprivate corporationspublic utilitieslandowners

Multiple Choice QuestionThe largest source of local funding for schools in Texas is Blank______.Multiple choice question.property taxessales taxesfederal grantscorporate taxes