Chapter 4 Schools in the United States

What percentage of a school's budget is provided by the federal government?

• 9%

• 15%

• 5%

• 12%

Which act provides federal assistance to schools with large percentages of students from low-income families?

• National Defense Education Act

• Elementary and Secondary Education Act

• Every Student Succeeds Act

• No Child Left Behind Act

What is the responsibility of the state government in the education system?

• Setting standards for assessment and curriculum

• Distributing federal funds to schools

• Overseeing policy at the federal level

• Appointing the state board of education

Who is responsible for administrative oversight of state education agencies?

• Governor

• Superintendent

• Chief state school officer

• State board of education

What is the purpose of Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act?

• Prohibiting discrimination based on disability

• Ensuring all students meet state academic standards

• Providing federal funding tied to testing and assessment requirements

• Promoting policies and reform efforts

What is the main responsibility of the local school district?

• Overseeing policy at the federal level

• Distributing federal funds to schools

• Setting standards for assessment and curriculum

• Making decisions on allocation of funding within the district

Who is responsible for making decisions related to education at the state level?

• State board of education

• Superintendent

• Chief state school officer

• Governor

What is the main responsibility of the federal government in the education system?

• Appointing the state board of education

• Setting standards for assessment and curriculum

• Distributing federal funds to schools

• Overseeing policy at the state level

What is the purpose of the National Defense Education Act?

• Creating federal school funding tied to testing and assessment requirements

• Promoting policies and reform efforts

• Providing federal funding tied to testing and assessment requirements

• Prohibiting discrimination based on disability

Who oversees policy and curriculum at the state level?

• Governor

• Chief state school officer

• State board of education

• Superintendent