Author Question: What role does the state legislature play in public education? What will be an ideal ... (Read 59 times)

krzymel · **on:** Jul 31, 2018

What role does the state legislature play in public education?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What role might a citizens group play in the school board decision making process?

What will be an ideal response?

ecabral0 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 31, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: State legislatures establish and maintain the public schools. They also pass legislation on a variety of educational issues, including funding, staff and student policies, and curriculum guidelines. They cannot, of course, enact legislation that conflicts with the United States Constitution.

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: Answer may include any of the following areas: 1) helping to identify goals, priorities, and needs, 2) selection and evaluation of teachers, 3) development of curricula, 4) support for financing schools, 5) recruitment, and 6) direct assistance to students.