Guide to School Finance Litigation

Posted by on July 22, 2005

[posted from Public Education Network newsblast]

GUIDE TO PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT & SCHOOL FINANCE LITIGATION

Lawsuits challenging the constitutionality of public school funding systems are currently in progress in 23 states, representing a unique opportunity to restructure the ways in which public education is financed and expand the opportunities and resources available to children across the country. Litigation can, however, seem daunting and technically complex to non-lawyers. The purpose of this guide from Public Education Network is to make the process of school finance litigation more accessible, and to suggest roles that local education funds (LEFs), community based organizations, and concerned individuals can play — both in supporting litigation that seeks more funding for lower wealth districts, and in furthering our collective efforts to ensure a quality public education for all children. This year?s “Guide to Public Engagement and School Finance Litigation” includes recent developments in key cases, as well as additional information and resources that will be helpful to anyone seeking to learn more about, or become involved with, school finance litigation.

http://www.publiceducation.org/pdf/publications/public_engagement/litigation_guide.pdf