Texas Government 2306 Exam 4
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When did public school education become a great concern to
Texans? - Correct Answers ✅It has been a longstanding
issue for Texans, A point of contention under Mexico
When did school attendance become compulsory? - Correct
Answers ✅Compulsory Attendance- 1915
What types of decisions are left to the State Board of
Education? - Correct Answers ✅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 Answers ✅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 Answers
✅Allowing students, in some cases, to transfer from low-
performing schools to high-performing schools. Economically,
this is efficient.
, Texas Government 2306 Exam 4
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What are the responsibilities of the local school district? -
Correct Answers ✅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 Answers
✅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 Answers ✅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 Answers ✅Characteristics of Community College:
1. Open Admission
2. Traditional Academic Programs
3. Adult Education
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When did public school education become a great concern to
Texans? - Correct Answers ✅It has been a longstanding
issue for Texans, A point of contention under Mexico
When did school attendance become compulsory? - Correct
Answers ✅Compulsory Attendance- 1915
What types of decisions are left to the State Board of
Education? - Correct Answers ✅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 Answers ✅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 Answers
✅Allowing students, in some cases, to transfer from low-
performing schools to high-performing schools. Economically,
this is efficient.
, Texas Government 2306 Exam 4
Questions and Verified Answers, 100%
Guarantee Pass (Latest 2025)
What are the responsibilities of the local school district? -
Correct Answers ✅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 Answers
✅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 Answers ✅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 Answers ✅Characteristics of Community College:
1. Open Admission
2. Traditional Academic Programs
3. Adult Education
