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State of the States in Education Finance, Fiscal Year 2025: Adequacy, Equity, and Commitment Amid Volatility.

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Title: State of the States in Education Finance, Fiscal Year 2025: Adequacy, Equity, and Commitment Amid Volatility.
Authors: Skousen, Jacob D.1 (AUTHOR) jacob.skousen@unlv.edu, Smith, Sharda Jackson2 (AUTHOR), Frazier, Larahn E.3 (AUTHOR), Johnson, Arvin4 (AUTHOR)
Source: Journal of Education Human Resources. Apr2026 Supplement 1, Vol. 44 Issue S1, p1-4. 4p.
Subject Terms: *Educational finance, *Educational equalization, *Human capital, *Special education, *Public spending, *School choice, Property tax
Geographic Terms: United States
Abstract: This article focuses on the State of the States (SOS) education finance reports for fiscal year (FY) 2025, which examine how U.S. states are addressing adequacy and equity in education funding amid post-pandemic fiscal challenges. Key themes include formula redesign efforts to improve equity, persistent pressures from special education finance, and the ongoing influence of property tax policies on local funding capacity. The reports also highlight the growing integration of school choice, workforce issues, and student support services into education finance considerations. Collectively, the findings illustrate a complex landscape where states balance evolving educational demands with constrained fiscal resources. [Extracted from the article]
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