School Consolidation Impact on State and Local Revenues and Expenditures in Texas
Description:
This study examined financial aspects of the consolidation or annexation of 12 pairs of school districts in Texas during the period 1996-2006. Nine of the twelve districts consolidated by mutual agreement of the two school boards and three annexations were by order of the Commissioner of Education of Texas. Financial criteria studied were: a) per pupil expenditures, b) total state aid, c) transportation costs, d) administrative costs, e) school district "wealth" status, and f) facilities assets…
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Date:
May 2011
Creator:
Stewart, Marvin
Partner:
UNT Libraries