Fiscal Capacity 101: A Key Factor in K-12 Education Funding in Tennessee
Tennessee’s state and local governments jointly fund K-12 education.
The Federal Voucher Tax Credit is Coming to the South: Engagement Opportunities for Advocates Prior to Regulations
As the country awaits federal rulemaking from the U.S. Department of Treasury (Treasury) that will provide guidance to the federal voucher tax credit (FVTC) program, many Southern governors have already opted in.
Passing the Buck: Property Taxes Fund Georgia’s Schools and Local Services
Property taxes are the primary source of revenue for Georgia’s local governments, including school districts, raising about two-thirds (66%) of $25.8 billion in total tax revenue in 2023. State lawmakers are considering whether to radically change the way Georgia’s local governments and schools raise revenue by eliminating or significantly reducing property taxes on owner-occupied residential homes, which are known as homesteaded properties.
Senate Budget Invests More in Public Schools with Data Center Revenue
https://thecommonwealthinstitute.org/tci_blog/funding-schools-virginia-senate-budget-data-center-revenue/
Renewing Alabama’s Investment in Student Excellence (RAISE) Act of 2025
Why should we modernize Alabama's school funding formula? Read [...]
Southerners for Fair School Funding Mississippi INSPIRE Review
Southerners for Fair School Funding, which is powered by [...]
Evidence-Based Interventions to Leverage MSFF Funds
Mississippi First is excited to announce the release of [...]
Public School Forum releases 2025 Local School Finance Study
The Public School Forum of North Carolina’s 2025 Local [...]
Here’s Why Some States Are Facing a Steeper ESSER Funding Cliff in 2024
As school districts race to counteract the effects of [...]
Why Funding Matters: Every Child Alabama Coalition
Alabama’s school funding formula is outdated and does not [...]
