Research the Serrano v. Priest and San Antonio Independent School District v. Rodriquez cases. Write 350 words comparing and contrasting these cases. How do these cases guide and inform current school funding principles?

School Funding Instructions
Part 1-

Create a chart or matrix that presents the pros and cons of utilizing the following sources of revenue for school funding:

Income taxes
Sales taxes
Property taxes
Sumptuary taxes
Severance taxes

Research the Serrano v. Priest and San Antonio Independent School District v. Rodriquez cases.
Write 350 words comparing and contrasting these cases. How do these cases guide and inform current school funding principles?

Part 2

Create a table or diagram summarizing the problems and ramifications involved with creating school finance formulas designed to provide greater equity and equality in schools.

Compare various definitions in this workshop’s readings of adequacy, equality, and equity in school finance programs and formulas.

Identify the implications of a changing demographic on developing equitable and equal finance programs and formulas.

Include a brief summary of how education benefits the economy and society.

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