Assuming that full State funding proposals will become more prevalent as a result of recent court decisions affecting State educational financing systems, the author examines the problems and opportunities presented by full State funding and suggests a programmatic approach to the allocation of State funds to local school districts. He suggests…

An introduction to Minnesota's educational finance system as of school year 1983-84, this compilation describes various aid programs, defines relevant terms, and shows how funds are allocated. The first section defines the following: the Foundation Aid Program, the state's basic school financing mechanism, which includes state and local funds with…

An introduction to Minnesota's educational finance system as of school year 1984-85, this compilation describes various aid programs, defines relevant terms, and shows how funds are allocated. The first section defines the following: the Foundation Aid Program, the state's basic school financing mechanism, which includes state and local funds with…

Under Ohio's existing educational finance plan, the power of school districts to purchase the educational resources commensurate with each district's educational needs is far from equal. Consideration of four specific potential reforms, separately and in combination, indicates that greater equity can be obtained. If Ohio is to avoid substantial…