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1 FUNDING FOR EDUCATION

2 FACTS Every child has a right to free public education (K-12) Education is EXPENSIVE What does money go to?

3 STATE FUNDING Each state determines how to fund educational system Most uses tax: sales and income taxes Pays largest share Spending varies from state to state.

4 LOCAL FUNDING Community—property taxes (controversial) when property values rise, so do taxes everyone pays them, even those without children people who rent/lease do not pay directly Districts can have different tax rates. Districts with large business industries may have lower taxes for property owners.

5 FEDERAL FUNDING Funds are designated for special programs: headstart, providing school lunches for low-income students, remedial programs. Provides less than 10% Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965: money for schools with low income students to equalize education. Carl Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act: career and technical programs. No Child Left Behind Act of 2001: federal money to help schools close gap in student achievement.

6 SPENDING PER PUPIL Average amount of money a school district spends to educate one student for one year. Varies among districts http://www.datacenter.kidscount.org/data/tables/1347-spending-per- pupil?loc=19&loct=10#detailed/10/3044- 3219/false/868,867,133,38,35/any/11098

7 WHO IS RESPONSIBLE Three levels of government in charge. Education not specifically addressed in constitution States have primary control

8 STATE GOVERNMENTS ROLES

9 THE LEGISLATURE Passes laws Major decisions How much spent for education Where funds come from

10 STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION Provide leadership in education policymaking Promotes standards Advocates for equality Advocates for public funds

11 SUPERINTENDENT Link between state legislature and the state board of education

12 STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Responsible for operation of schools Certifies teachers Allocates money to school districts Checks that schools follow state and federal regulations

13 LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS ROLES

14 SCHOOL BOARD Sets policies Sets the vision Approves school curriculum Determines budget Negotiates contracts

15 SUPERINTENDENT Connect between school boards and schools President of a company

16 SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS Daily operations Sets the tone Oversee budget Hire and supervise teachers

17 FEDERAL GOVERNMENTS ROLES Legislation US Department of Education

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