School Finance Reform in Texas

School Finance Reform in Texas

Author: United States Commission on Civil Rights. Texas State Advisory Committee

Publisher:

Published: 1972

Total Pages: 24

ISBN-13:

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This document contains recommendations for changes in the Texas system of educational finance to improve educational opportunity for Mexican Americans and African Americans. The report examines alternative methods of finance, focusing on methods for improving the existing property tax system. The authors recommend that the State (1) supervise and control assessment of property; (2) assume the revenue-raising function for public elementary and secondary education; (3) enact personal income and corporate profits taxes; (4) raise its level of per pupil expenditure; and (5) grant aid on the basis of a child's need.


Improving School Accountability - Check-Ups or Choice

Improving School Accountability - Check-Ups or Choice

Author: Timothy J. Gronberg

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing

Published: 2006-07-12

Total Pages: 295

ISBN-13: 076231351X

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Brings together ten papers by researchers who tackle economic issues surrounding school accountability reforms. The papers in this volume employ relevant microeconomic analysis and econometric techniques to provide an understanding of the vital economic and public policy issues. It is aimed at researchers in business, economics, and other fields.