Texas Government 2306 Exam 4 UPDATED
Questions and CORRECT Answers
When did public school education become a great concern to Texans? - CORRECT
ANSWER - It has been a longstanding issue for Texans, A point of contention under
Mexico
When did school attendance become compulsory? - CORRECT ANSWER - Compulsory
Attendance- 1915
What types of decisions are left to the State Board of Education? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Policy Decisions are left to the State Board of Education. (SBoE)
1. Recommends a budget to legislature and the Governor
2. Sets Financial Administration guidelines
3. Selects Textbook options
What are the responsibilities of the Texas Education Agency? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Texas Education Agency (TEA)
1. Sets standards for local school districts
2. Oversees public schools of Texas
3. Handles Federal funds
If a school system fails, what is the ultimate alternative allowed by the US Supreme Court? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Allowing students, in some cases, to transfer from low-performing
schools to high-performing schools. Economically, this is efficient.
What are the responsibilities of the local school district? - CORRECT ANSWER - Local
School Districts:
1. Set Local tax rate
2. Set local policies within the guidelines of the (TEA).
, What is "Closing the Gaps 2015"? - CORRECT ANSWER - Closing the Gaps 2015-
Current Program addressing the changing demographics in Texas, for schools.
Why does the state government believe that it will be facing a problem in the future that requires
"closing the gaps"? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Anglos attend college at a higher rate than
hispanics and African American students
2. As Texas moves to a 'minority-majority' population, the rate of college attendance will drop.
3. The Long-term impact will be a decline in the economy of Texas.
What are the characteristics of community colleges and why are they potentially important to
"closing the gaps"? - CORRECT ANSWER - Characteristics of Community College:
1. Open Admission
2. Traditional Academic Programs
3. Adult Education
4. Continuing Education
5. Technical Specializations
6. Many of the latter 3 can be completed in 2 years or less, some academic programs lead to an
associates degree.
What is a major benefit of an education for the individual? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Higher income for the individual
What is the benefit of education for society in general? - CORRECT ANSWER - Higher
tax revenue for the state
Which national "social insurance" program is associated with income support or what is
traditionally known as welfare? - CORRECT ANSWER - Social Security
Questions and CORRECT Answers
When did public school education become a great concern to Texans? - CORRECT
ANSWER - It has been a longstanding issue for Texans, A point of contention under
Mexico
When did school attendance become compulsory? - CORRECT ANSWER - Compulsory
Attendance- 1915
What types of decisions are left to the State Board of Education? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Policy Decisions are left to the State Board of Education. (SBoE)
1. Recommends a budget to legislature and the Governor
2. Sets Financial Administration guidelines
3. Selects Textbook options
What are the responsibilities of the Texas Education Agency? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Texas Education Agency (TEA)
1. Sets standards for local school districts
2. Oversees public schools of Texas
3. Handles Federal funds
If a school system fails, what is the ultimate alternative allowed by the US Supreme Court? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Allowing students, in some cases, to transfer from low-performing
schools to high-performing schools. Economically, this is efficient.
What are the responsibilities of the local school district? - CORRECT ANSWER - Local
School Districts:
1. Set Local tax rate
2. Set local policies within the guidelines of the (TEA).
, What is "Closing the Gaps 2015"? - CORRECT ANSWER - Closing the Gaps 2015-
Current Program addressing the changing demographics in Texas, for schools.
Why does the state government believe that it will be facing a problem in the future that requires
"closing the gaps"? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Anglos attend college at a higher rate than
hispanics and African American students
2. As Texas moves to a 'minority-majority' population, the rate of college attendance will drop.
3. The Long-term impact will be a decline in the economy of Texas.
What are the characteristics of community colleges and why are they potentially important to
"closing the gaps"? - CORRECT ANSWER - Characteristics of Community College:
1. Open Admission
2. Traditional Academic Programs
3. Adult Education
4. Continuing Education
5. Technical Specializations
6. Many of the latter 3 can be completed in 2 years or less, some academic programs lead to an
associates degree.
What is a major benefit of an education for the individual? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Higher income for the individual
What is the benefit of education for society in general? - CORRECT ANSWER - Higher
tax revenue for the state
Which national "social insurance" program is associated with income support or what is
traditionally known as welfare? - CORRECT ANSWER - Social Security
