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With New Ruling, Texas Supreme Court Steps Back From Past Role In School Finance

Laura Isensee

Posted on May 16, 2016 · "The Supreme Court is telling us that they’re simply not going to get involved in any more school finance disputes," said Al Kauffman, who is a law professor at St. Mary’s University.

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Texas Supreme Court Rules Against 600-Plus School Districts

Laura Isensee

Posted on May 13, 2016 · “Our Byzantine school funding ‘system’ is undeniably imperfect, with immense room for improvement. But it satisfies minimum constitutional requirements," the court ruled.

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