Policy Documents

No. 82 Local Property Tax-Based Funding of Public Schools

Caroline M. Hoxby Ph.D. –
May 1, 1997
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The best and most stable method of providing public schools is a system where schools are organized into small districts and most funding is derived from local property taxes. It is not possible to maintain the good qualities of local control while increasing the state's role in raising school funds.