Articles summarize knowledge and experience in selected areas relevant to public policy in the U.S. that will impact school finance. National Conference of State Legislatures. This report examines the success and failure of school finance laws and initiatives in seven states. Outlines scenarios in which education finance measures are more likely to succeed, given public attitudes toward school finance. Allows both experts and novices to familiarize themselves with issues related to school finance.
Information is provided on previous and current school finance systems.
Suggests approaches to reforming school finance. Articles about school finance at both state and local levels. This Issue Brief highlights school finance issues that emerged from court cases during the past several years. Includes recommendations for policymakers.