Article gives statistics showing the need to restore fiscal balance in education and the need for the shifting of certain governmental financing from lower to higher levels of government. (GB)

Discusses the Serrano vs Priest decision that ruled against the use of property taxes for support of schools in California. (JF)

Argues that typical Equalizing Matching Grant (EMG) systems for distributing state school aid cannot be expected to achieve the allocative and distributive goals of school finance. Derives a generalized EMG system and specific school aid formula that satisfy the allocative and distributive criteria. Available from: NTA-TIA, 21 East State Street,…

Examines the present financial support of schools on a State-by-State basis. Presents evidence indicating that, although there has been little shift in State financial commitment to the schools in the last ten years, factors are now evident that could cause a rapid change in the amount of State support provided in the near future. (Author/DN)

Director of national finance study presents the conclusions: a small degree of local financing to stimulate innovation and experimentation, but...primary reliance on funding from the state and federal governments" would insure equity in education. (Author/SP)

This report is the first response to President Nixon's request to the Commission for an evaluation of the proposed replacement of school property taxes by a Federal value added tax. The report findings reveal that a federal program to bring tax relief is neither necessary nor desirable, and the Commission suggests that the States assume a greater…

Discusses the effects of the present distribution pattern for Federal aid to education funds. Examines the equalizing effects of Federal funds among States, and offers some preliminary information regarding intrastate equalizing patterns. (Author/MF)

Part of the monthly Saturday Review supplement, "Education in America," sponsored by the Charles F. Kettering Foundation.

Under power equalization, local school tax revenues would be supplemented with State aid in such a way that all school districts that levy the same local tax rate would receive from State and local sources combined the same total income per pupil. To accomplish this the State would supplement local tax collections in low wealth school districts…

Discusses the implications of the Serrano vs Priest decision. (JF)

Discusses the implications of the Serrano vs Priest decision on the Illinois State school financing system. (JF)

Examines some causes and basic principles of the current movement toward school finance equalization and points out some of the problems inherent in most equalization plans. (JG)