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Alexander, Kern – Journal of Education Finance, 1977
Explores the ramifications of the wealth tax as an alternative funding source for elementary and secondary education in Florida by constructing and quantifying a wealth tax base for the state of Florida and each of its school districts. (JG)
Descriptors: Educational Finance, Elementary Secondary Education, Finance Reform, Models
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Alexander, Kern; Shiver, Lee – Journal of Education Finance, 1983
This statistical analysis of funding equalization from 1970 to 1981 evaluates the distributional equity achieved by Florida's school finance plan and examines the relationship between selected per pupil revenue measures and variables thought to influence school district spending, concluding that greater equity has not been attained. (MJL)
Descriptors: Educational Equity (Finance), Elementary Secondary Education, Equalization Aid, Expenditure per Student
Jordan, K. Forbis; Alexander, Kern – 1974
This study focuses on the distribution portion of the State school program. It examines the shortcomings of the present system and makes recommendations for changes. The study also considers school transportation in Indiana, school facilities funding, fiscal ability and effort of Indiana school corporations, and compensatory education programs.…
Descriptors: Capital Outlay (for Fixed Assets), Educational Finance, Elementary Secondary Education, Equal Education