Issues in school funding inequities are discussed in this Digest, which points out that funding inequity exists among inner-city, rural, and urban schools. The extent of the disparities that exist in per-pupil spending between wealthy and poor school districts within states is described. Reasons for funding inequities include the built-in inequity…

The state role in educational funding as a major educational policy issue is discussed in this digest. The school finance system debate has been stimulated by property tax issues, changing demographic and economic conditions, emphasis on qualitative improvement, and school restructuring. Implications for local administrators include increased…

The system of school finance equity in Texas is described as it existed before the court case Edgewood Independent School District (ISD) v. Kirby, and the overhaul mandated by legal rulings in the evolving Edgewood case is reviewed. In Texas, as elsewhere, the system of school finance has historically been based on the local property taxes…