School Finance
/ˈskuːl faɪˌnæns/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal and administrative framework governing the funding of public and private educational institutions, including sources, allocation, and regulation of educational funds.
State legislatures enact statutes affecting school finance to ensure equitable distribution of resources.
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- school finance
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Commentary
School finance laws often involve complex interaction between state constitutions, statutes, and local regulations to balance equity and adequacy in educational funding.
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