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Hines, Edward R. – 1992
This report provides state-by-state figures concerning tax appropriations for the operating expenses of state colleges and universities. Included are an overall analysis of the recent 2-year changes in appropriations, an analysis by geographical region, and the trends in state support. Also highlighted in this analysis are the appropriation levels…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Educational Finance, Financial Support, Fiscal Capacity
Stanton, Thomas H. – 1990
The effects of tax deductibility on American education are discussed in this report, which is based on the premise that alteration by the Federal Government of the deduction for state and local taxes will exacerbate taxpayer resistance and increase cuts in public services, ultimately undercutting public support for education. The discussion offers…
Descriptors: Educational Finance, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Aid, Financial Support
McMaster, Donald; Sinkin, Judy G. – 1979
Illinois' education finance plan is described in the first of this report's two chapters, and the second chapter considers the finance plan's equity. Chapter 1 covers the state's Resource Equalizer Aid Program and the tax revenue it guarantees districts; the calculation of maximum tax guarantees and local shares; the apportionment of state aid;…
Descriptors: Educational Equity (Finance), Educational Finance, Elementary Secondary Education, Equalization Aid
Reschovsky, Andrew; Knickman, James – 1976
1976 saw a number of major fiscal changes occurring in New Jersey, all of which had an impact on educational funding. These include the imposition of a state income tax, a property tax rebate program, and a new system of funding public education that significantly increases the state's share of total education support. Based on a measure of the…
Descriptors: Educational Finance, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Equalization Aid
Chambers, M. M. – 1979
Information about tax assistance to public universities and colleges for 1979-1980 is provided. The report details state tax-fund appropriations alphabetically by state for operating expenses of higher education. Among findings were that the 50 states appropriated more than $19 billion for annual operating expenses in fiscal year 1979-1980, that…
Descriptors: Budgets, Comparative Analysis, Educational Finance, Higher Education
National Education Association, Washington, DC. Commission on Professional Rights and Responsibilities. – 1968
This report discusses some of the financial problems facing Colorado public schools. Fiscal reform recommendations designed to improve educational quality and to provide educational equality are offered to citizens and elected leaders. Education finance problems are discussed within the context of (1) the professional staff, (2) the educational…
Descriptors: Bond Issues, Educational Finance, Equal Education, Expenditure per Student
Compact, 1972
Warns that the recent California decision on state school support may not improve financial problems of urban schools. (JF)
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Disadvantaged Youth, Educational Finance, Equal Education

Edlefson, Carla – Journal of Education Finance, 1983
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)
Descriptors: Assessed Valuation, Educational Equity (Finance), Elementary Secondary Education, Equalization Aid

Popp, Dean; Vogt, Walter – American Journal of Economics and Sociology, 1979
Explores two alternatives to the local school property tax: a power equalizing property tax and a statewide tax. Compares effects on tax burdens and service levels for 13 cities in San Diego County. Available from American Journal of Economics and Sociology, 50 East 69th Street, New York, NY 10021; sc $3.00. (Author/JM)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Equalization Aid, Finance Reform, Fiscal Capacity
Ray, Dixy Lee – AGB Reports, 1979
Higher education is seen as a privilege, not a right. Issues to be considered by trustees include: tenure, contracts in lieu of tenure, accreditation, territorial poaching, and financing of colleges and universities. Educational agencies or institutions that depend on the public's dollar must deliver what they promise and meet standards. (MLW)
Descriptors: Accountability, Accreditation (Institutions), College Role, Contracts
Townsend, Ralph E. – Journal of Research in Rural Education, 1998
Brent's examination of the nonresidential expanded tax base (ETB) approach seriously understates the potential equity gains from a carefully designed nonresidential ETB. Practical and political hurdles to adoption of a nonresidential ETB are discussed. An algebraic implementation of a redistribution system is presented that generates significant…
Descriptors: Educational Equity (Finance), Educational Finance, Finance Reform, Financial Policy
National Education Association, Washington, DC. – 1994
Fiscal stress has plagued state and local governments in the first part of the 1990s, and difficulties in balancing budgets and obtaining revenue for needed public services are likely to continue. This document examines the leading alternatives for increasing state and local tax revenue, pointing out that the best options vary from state to state.…
Descriptors: Budgets, Educational Economics, Educational Finance, Elementary Secondary Education
Jordan, K. Forbis; Lyons, Teresa S. – 1992
Diverse economic, social, and legal concerns have brought renewed attention to the problem of financing public schools. The primary economic concern is preparing students to compete successfully in the international marketplace. The change in demographics of the United States also is a major social concern for education. Legal concerns focus on…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational Equity (Finance), Educational Finance, Elementary Secondary Education
Governor's Commission on Public School Finance, Raleigh, NC. – 1979
Based upon a study of North Carolina, its population, and its fiscal support for schools, this report summarizes the Commission's twelve recommendations. The recommendations are related to: (1) equal opportunity for all children; (2) a comprehensive programmatic method of funding local programs; (3) allocation of State aid through a weighted…
Descriptors: Educational Finance, Educational Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education, Equal Education
Jolly, David O. – 1979
Legislative concerns in funding higher education in California are considered. Information is presented on the state's overall fiscal status and the impact of declining enrollment. Funding appropriations in 1979-80 to the University of California (UC) and the California State Colleges and University (CSUC) are specified. For the 1979-80 budget,…
Descriptors: Budgets, Declining Enrollment, Educational Finance, Financial Problems