Fiscal data were analyzed for a nine-year period (1963-1971) for all school districts in Illinois. Two hypotheses were tested relative to two different definitions of equalization -- "permissible variance" and "fiscal neutrality." Support was given to the notion of increasing interdistrict equality relative to expenditures and tax effort. Support…

This speech incorporates a major policy statement regarding school subsidies in Maine. The author discusses equality of educational opportunity; and he comments on the property tax, wealth-connected inequities, and class action suits. The speech focuses on a discussion of the Maine subsidy law and its effects; as well as the Maine property, sales,…

The five States represented include Florida, Michigan, Wisconsin, Kansas, and California. For each State the data are presented in terms of the changes occurring in State aid/pupil, the changes in local revenues/pupil, and the changes in local school property tax rates. A final column lists the change in total taxable property for schools, 1972-73…

Describes some recent developments in education including the effect taxpayer rebellions are having on public education, the advantages of higher education, the legal protection that parents have in dealing with the way schools treat their children, and a phonetic method of teaching reading to children in lower grades, especially in lower income…

Social status, powerlessness, specific support, and taxpayer revolt are evaluated for their effects on willingness of white parents of school-age children to vote for school taxes in desegregating Florida school districts. (Available from Southern Political Science Association, 107 Peabody Hall, University of Florida, Gainesville FL 32611.)…

Briefly reviews 18 recent court cases relevant to the broad area of educational finance, including cases dealing with state school finance systems, assessment and distribution of property taxes, and provision of educational services to physically and mentally handicapped students. (JG)

Although the school-tax burden is shared by several classes of property owners, Texas homeowners provide a major share of the support for financing local schools. From 1981-1983 homeowners' school-tax share grew by approximately 9.8% while the school-tax share for oil, gas, and mineral owners declined 18%. (JHZ)

Outlines the trends in educational funding patterns needed to enact educational reform. Local property taxes, state revenues, and federal aid continue to provide the bulk of financing. Includes two tables. (MD)

Reviews the background of the property tax from ancient antecedents through the history of the United States, with particular reference to the rise of free public education. Issues discussed include major influences on the development of schools, tax limitations, the expansion of state and federal aid, and future projections. (MJL)

With reference to current fiscal distress in California, sources of school district revenue are described, potential local revenue sources identified, and equity issues involved in increased local funding noted. (MJL)

New York State's School Tax Relief Aid (STAR) heavily favors wealthier districts, partially reversing equalizing effects that state aid is designed to have. Normally state school aid helps bring less wealthy school districts closer to the standard of wealthier districts. It increases and makes up the lost revenue from taxpayers in the state as a…

Analyzes citizens' attitudes and opinions related to community decision-making about education in balloting on financial propositions for schools, pursuing the background to the current phenomenon of decreased voter support of finance propositions and increased financial need of school districts. (Author/JM)

Assesses the predictability of educational fiscal performance on the local level by analyzing three dimensions of fiscal performance: locally generated revenue, total expenditures and the levels of aid received by the local unit. (Author/JM)

Discusses the relationship of the Equal Protection Clause to the underlying premises of State educational finance decisions: (1) the Equal Protection Clause and local government generally, (2) the Equal Protection Clause and geographical classifications, (3) the Equal Protection Clause and geographical classifications of services or benefits, (4)…