Which responsibilities do state governments have with respect to public education? Select all that apply.(2 points)

Responses
setting standards
setting standards
running school boards
running school boards
providing funding

1 answer

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

  1. Setting standards - State governments are responsible for establishing educational standards that outline what students should know and be able to do at each grade level.
  2. Providing funding - States typically allocate funding for public education, which can involve both state budget appropriations and distributing funds to local school districts.

However, the responsibility for running school boards primarily falls to local governments, though state governments may set regulations regarding their operation. Therefore, for your question, the correct responses are:

  • Setting standards
  • Providing funding