School Finance

Catalog description

This course examines the theory and practice of financing public schools in the United States, with special reference to New Jersey's system for financing education. Topics include: analysis of models for state school finance with in depth exploration of such issues as categorical aid, equalization aid, full state funding, power equalization, capital reserve funds, and financing school building construction. Emphasis is given to the development and administration ofprogram oriented budgets. (Previously NJCU Course EDLD-681)