Legislators, regulatory
agencies and dozens of stakeholder groups have written analysis
on school funding in Texas, and several have
developed plans to revamp our current system.
As studies and articles
are published and released, the Coalition to Invest in Texas
Schools will provide links and brief analysis below to ensure you
stay fully informed about school funding in Texas.
Studies and Analyses
January 14, 2005 - Reschovsky
Cost Study
The adequacy study used by the plantiffs during the West-Orange
Cove trial
January 14, 2005 - Texas
Adequacy Literature Review
A literature review prepared by Bruce Baker, consultant to
TX, and Texas A&M.
January 14, 2005 - Senate
Interim report
January 14, 2005 - TASBO
Non-instructional Cost Study
A report prepared by school business officials on instructional
and non-instructional costs.
12/1/04
- Shirley
Neely vs. West Orange-Cove Decision (2004)
Late Tuesday afternoon, State District Judge John
Dietz issued the final judgment and findings of facts and conclusions
of law in the West Orange Cove case. Several months ago
Dietz issued an oral ruling from the bench finding, among other things,
that the current funding system fails to provide public schools with
adequate funding to meet state and federal requirements. Judge Dietz
also ordered the state to pay around $4 million in attorneys’ fees
to the school districts that brought suit against the state. The
state is expected to appeal the ruling directly to the Supreme Court.
To view the final judgment (8 pages), click Judgment.
To view the findings of facts and conclusions of law (126 pages),
click Findings
of Facts and Conclusions of Law.
1/21/04 - TASBO
Early Financial Data Survey
A survey of all Texas school districts which provides a
first look at the financial conditions of the schools in the state.
As of January 21,
2004, 629 districts had responded to the tax rate question on the survey.
This information will be updated as additional districts respond.
11/17/03 - Instructional
vs. Non-Instructional Costs
An analysis prepared by Steve West, Allen Independent School District;
Steve Fortenberry, McKinney Independent School District; and Debbie Cabrera,
Irving Independent School District.
6/10/03 - Principles
of School Finance
A position statement of the Texas Business and Education
Coalition. Includes positions on equity, adequacy, capacity for growth,
efficiency,
local enrichment and revenue generation. |
