In 1997, conservative Texas lawmakers introduced a measure for a state-funded voucher program, which was to be limited to low-income students in the state's lowest performing schools. The real objective of the proposal was to set state precedents for state subsidies for private schools. This proposal never made it out of committee in the Texas…

The rationales for various state-finance distribution formulas, from 1896 to the present, are explained along with the rationales of the lawsuits questioning their validity. Chapter 1 describes attempts at financial equity from 1896 to the 1950s. Chapter 2 examines the current status of financing public education, emphasizing a state's obligation…

This edition of the annual "Resource Document" provides a comprehensive review of statistics and trends relevant to Ontario, Canada, universities across a range of policy areas. The review is particularly important this year because Ontario is on the verge of experiencing the greatest increase in demand for university opportunities in 30…

The public view of charter schools and their proposed mission will have a major impact on how well this school reform effort will be sustained. Support for charter schools in Pennsylvania has grown to such an extent that it may prevent demand for voucher systems. Parents dissatisfied with public schools elected to transfer their children to…

Each year, the National Association of State Student Grant and Aid Programs (NASSGAP) completes a survey regarding state-funded expenditures for postsecondary student financial aid. This report, the 34th annual survey, represents data from academic year 2002-03. Data highlights include: (1) In the 2002-03 academic year, the states awarded about…

Each year, the National Association of State Student Grant and Aid Programs (NASSGAP) completes a survey regarding state-funded expenditures for postsecondary student financial aid. This report, the 35th annual survey, represents data from academic year 2003-04. Data highlights include: (1) In the 2003-2004 academic year, the states awarded about…

Minnesota Statutes 2003, Section 127A.51, reads as follows: Section 127A.51 Statewide average revenue. By October 1 of each year the commissioner must estimate the statewide average adjusted general revenue per adjusted marginal cost pupil unit and the disparity in adjusted general revenue among pupils and districts by computing the ratio of the…

The short focus which follows is limited to a consideration of State support systems, specifically statewide provision for local district financing. (Author/RK)

Discusses the following topics concerning Illinois higher education: the political role of state universities; the role of coordinating boards; political resources; and the relationship of political leaders to higher education. (Author/PG)

Discusses the following topics concerning Nebraska higher education: the political role of the state universities; the absence of coordinating boards; political resources; and the relationship of political leaders to higher education. (Author/PG)

Discusses the following topics concerning Wisconsin higher education: the political role of state universities; the role of coordinating boards; the political resources; and the relationship of political leaders to higher education. (Author/PG)

Discusses the following topics concerning Ohio higher education: the political role of state universities; the role of coordinating boards; the political resources; and the relationship of political leaders to higher education. (Author/PG)

Warns that the recent California decision on state school support may not improve financial problems of urban schools. (JF)

Reviews the school finance reforms in Ohio since 1975 and analyzes the state aid distribution, comparative distribution of state and local revenue, and equalization of property tax revenues. Discusses the options available to the Ohio legislature to approach distribution equity for funds currently in the system. (JW)

This study investigated the significance of viewing the authority to evaluate as an indicator of the exercise of financial control. Financial control in this investigation focuses exclusively on state financial legislation. Evaluation authority in this investigation focuses exclusively on evaluation components of such legislation. (BW)