Education Funding Policy

State governments provide the majority of funding for public education in the United States.

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) guarantees equal funding for students with disabilities.

School vouchers are designed to provide financial assistance to families for private school tuition.

The main goal of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) is to improve student achievement and close achievement gaps.

Weighted Student Funding is the term for the practice of allocating more funding to schools with a higher proportion of students from low-income families.

Tuition and fees are the primary source of funding for higher education in the United States.

The Pell Grant is a federal program that provides financial aid to students from low-income families.

The Higher Education Act (HEA) provides federal funding for higher education, regulates the accreditation of higher education institutions, and protects the rights of students and borrowers.

Differential Tuition, Non-Resident Tuition, and Out-of-State Tuition are all terms for the practice of charging different tuition rates to in-state and out-of-state students.

The College Board is a non-profit organization that administers the SAT and ACT college entrance exams.

School Choice, Voucher Program, and Tax Credit Scholarship are all terms for the practice of providing financial assistance to students who attend private schools.

The National Education Association (NEA) is a labor union that represents the interests of teachers and education professionals.

High-Stakes Testing, Accountability Testing, and Performance-Based Assessment are all terms for the practice of using standardized test scores to evaluate teachers and schools.

The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) is a labor union that represents the interests of teachers and education professionals.

Financial Aid, Scholarships, Grants, and Loans are all terms for the practice of providing financial assistance to students who attend college.