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

(1 point)
running school boards
providing funding
setting standards
hiring teachers

1 answer

State governments have several responsibilities with respect to public education. The applicable responsibilities include:

  • Providing funding: State governments allocate funds to public schools and education systems.
  • Setting standards: State governments establish educational standards and curricula for schools.
  • Hiring teachers: State governments often provide guidelines and regulations for the hiring of teachers, although local school districts typically handle the actual hiring.

While state governments play a role in the oversight and functioning of school boards, the running of school boards is primarily a responsibility of local government entities.

So, the correct responsibilities are:

  • Providing funding
  • Setting standards
  • Hiring teachers