A review of the shift from local to state financing and a description of various kinds of tax support structures. (Editor)

In response to a critique of their earlier article (EC 052 338), the authors reiterate their belief that Section 4407 of New York State Law might be inviting the use of an extreme treatment alternative (placement in private residential schools) with an unnecessarily large number of children. (GW)

Argues that press coverage has been misleading regarding the Rodriguez and the Serrano vs. Priest cases, thus creating confusion over the basic issues of school finance. (Author/JN)

Presents a prototype econometric model of current expenditure. Aims at helping legislatures realize how the amount expended by local school districts would respond to different forms of State aid. The model is specified to permit simulation of alternative formulas for distributing general-purpose State aid. The author examines block grants,…

A discussion of the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision on equal education. (JF)

This article summarizes the Supreme Court decision upholding a New York State Statute that required local public school authorities to loan textbooks free of charge to all children residing in the district who were enrolled in public or private schools. (JH)

Describes development of the Education Commission of the States. (MK)

A case is made for the end of local property taxation and a complete takeover of financing public schools by the state. (NI)

A study determined the extent to which the states and territories used their handicapped and disadvantaged set-aside funds under the Education Amendments of 1976 to support program improvement projects. The population of 57 research coordinating unit directors was surveyed. (Author)

Discusses the factors that have reduced state revenues, the impact of the changes in revenues, and the financing of K-12 education. Forecasts an unprecedented decline in the fiscal health of many states during the next few years. (Author/WD)

Discusses problems in establishing teacher cost indices on which to base adjustments in state educational aid. Presents 1973-1980 data on differentials in teacher salaries and revenue potentials among Florida school districts to show that salary differences between districts can change rapidly. (RW)

Reviewing the importance of state funding for vocational agriculture, this article outlines Oklahoma guidelines for vocational agriculture programs and provides 1979-80 vocational agriculture financial information for Oklahoma. In addition, a rationale for a vocational agriculture teacher's summer programs is presented. (LRA)

Reviews state and local options for financing construction of public school facilities, including state grants or loans, or school districts' use of current revenues, reserve funds, bonds, or shared facilities. Assesses current problems involving voter disapproval of school bonds, financing and construction costs, equalization litigation,…

Discusses five regional roundtables convened to gather the views of legislators, state officials, and community college presidents on the Brookings Institution study on community college finance. Reviews participants' comments concerning the perceived economic future of the colleges and the compatibility of funding formulae with institutional…