Question

Which responsibilities do state governments have with respect to public education? Select two. (2 points)
Responses

providing funding
providing funding

hiring teachers
hiring teachers

setting standards
setting standards

running school boards

Answer 1

State governments have the following responsibilities with respect to public education:

1. **Providing funding** - State governments are responsible for allocating funds to public education, which includes K-12 schools and higher education institutions.

2. **Setting standards** - State governments establish educational standards, including curriculum requirements and assessments that ensure quality education across public schools.

So, the correct selections would be **providing funding** and **setting standards**.