Describes New York State's experience with school district tax limits in urban districts serving less than 125,000. Originally designed to protect taxpayers, these tax limits have spawned a costly state aid system that raises serious equity issues. Recent legislation removed tax limits and made state aid more equitable. (32 references) (MLH)

Reviews formula funding in higher education literature, including purpose, historical perspectives, definition and development, characteristics, advantages and disadvantages, and future trends. In light of citizen demands, the formula approach seems the best method to ensure a satisfactory relationship between state government and state…

This study used state-level data on expenditures since 1977 to study the forces underlying the shift in state financing of higher education. The focus is on interactions between state appropriations for higher education, other state budget items, especially Medicaid, and the business cycle. The first section documents the substantial decline in…

A review of the shift from local to state financing and a description of various kinds of tax support structures. (Editor)

A roundup of trends reported in the preceding articles, with some additional forecasts. (Editor)

Author describes with some winning practical advice, how schools can run successful campaigns for referenda. (GB)

This article reviews some of the reasons why the tax-paying public has lost faith in educators. A primary reason given is that educators have not kept pace with the changes in society; solutions would highlight understanding and concern. (Editors/JA)

Argues that press coverage has been misleading regarding the Rodriguez and the Serrano vs. Priest cases, thus creating confusion over the basic issues of school finance. (Author/JN)

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)

Discusses the decision in which the Texas system of school support based on a local ad valorem tax on real estate property was held to be constitutional regardless of the inequitable distribution of the value of that real estate. Examines the facts around the case, the majority opinion, the dissenting opinion, and the implications for educators…

A whimsical look at how the rich might (and probably will) try to avoid equalization of school spending. (Editor)

Describes a program of reform in the education tax support system proposed by the author, the governor of Michigan, for his state. (AN)