[Vision2020] Boehner-Davis School Choice Bill Passes Hurdle
David Douglas
ddouglas@pacsim.com
Fri, 18 Jul 2003 15:36:19 -0400
Tom Hansen writes:
It should also be noted that Washington DC does not have a state government,
thus no "state" funds for education. I believe that Wsshington DC is unique
in itself, such that the federal government must provide for the residents
of that city.
This seems like a distinction without a difference. The funding from the
point of view of the school system comes either from city or federal funds
(I suspect the latter) and not from the student's families--just like any
other government/public school. (Also, I might be wrong, but I think I've
heard that their per student spending on education is relatively high).
It isn't clear to me how the schools would be better--or worse--with a
"state" as the source of what is essentially state funding.
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David Douglas