Levels of government- influence in education

Which level of government raises funds from property taxes?

• local

• state

• federal

Which level of government develops certification guidelines for educators?

• local

• state

• federal

Which level of government hires, assigns, and evaluates teachers, administrators, and other staff?

• local

• state

• federal

Which level of government funds and oversees programs for English Language Learners, low-income students, and students with disabilities?

• local

• state

• federal

Which level of government monitor schools' compliance with federal civil rights laws?

• local

• state

• federal

Which level of government builds and maintains facilities?

• local

• state

• federal

Which level of government negotiates salaries and working conditions?

• local

• state

• federal

Which level of government would take over a failing school?

• local

• state

• federal

Which level of government establishes basic operations such as school calendar, hours, holidays, dress codes, extracurricular activities, etc.?

• local

• state

• federal

Which level of government establishes curriculum standards and testing programs?

• local

• state

• federal