Learn more about school funding.
Fund Schools First is a collaborative initiative of urban, suburban, and rural school districts, the business community, and other organizations across Texas with support from the North Texas Commission. This initiative is designed to provide consistent and accurate information regarding school funding and the impact of inflation to lawmakers, business leaders, and the community at large.
From Raise Your Hand Texas
Why are Districts Filing Deficit Budgets?
From additional policy groups
The Truth About School Finance in Texas: Myth vs. Reality
Report on School District Mandates: Cost Drivers in Public Education
Why Enrollment-Based Funding is a Better Option
Count Every Student: Attendance-Based Funding Leaves Too Many Students Behind
Media coverage of school funding
How are Texas public schools funded? And do they get equal money?