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

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

large urban school district spends more per pupil than any other district in the state; yet this district’s graduation rate is the lowest.Sharply declining state revenues have forced political leaders to consider cuts across the entire state budget. Even so, Senator A argues that funding for the urban school district should not be cut because more funding is needed to counter problems particular to an urban setting. Senator B, meanwhile, argues that funding should be cut because the urban district is not improving its graduation rate. Senator B’s position is based on an incomplete survey conducted by personal staff members, which indicates that cutting funding will make the district focus on basic academics. This has also been the result after decreasing funding for public education in suburban areas in other states.For the last 12 years, an organization representing parents and teachers in the urban district has argued for an increase in funds to support programs that encourage students to stay in school and graduate. A public university conducted a study of the urban school district and recommended that funding be increased to meet the needs of the urban district. This year, funding for the public schools will be competing with road funding, a priority for the business sector in the state. A private management business has offered to take over the urban school district at a lower cost to guarantee a higher graduation rate. Last year a private school in the same city produced three National Merit Scholar finalists.Note: Graduation rates do not include students who leave the district without graduating, but who graduate from another district. Dropout rates in this district are compiled for the twelfth-grade year only.Which statements are both accurate and relevant in determining funding for this urban district?Choose 3 answers Graduation rates are accurate because dropout rates are determined in the senior year. It is irrelevant that three National Merit Scholars graduated from a private school in the city this year. It is relevant to compare the effects of reduced funding in suburban districts in other states with an urban district. It is irrelevant that the parent teacher organization argues for a funding increase because they do that every year. It is irrelevant that the business sector has placed a priority on road construction, since this competes with education funding. Graduation rates may be inaccurate because not all students are tracked after leaving the district. Even though the entire state budget will likely decrease for the next year, an appeal for more funding for education is relevant because a real need exists.