Breaking news: school finance system ruled unconstitutional
Date Posted: 2/04/2013 | Author: Jennifer Mitchell, CAE
A district judge has ruled that the Texas school finance system violates our state's constitutional mandates regarding adequacy, equity and efficiency. More details will be posted soon!
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