#1
What is the primary source of funding for public education in Texas?
Property taxes
Sales taxes
Income taxes
Federal grants
#2
What is the role of the State Board of Education (SBOE) in Texas?
Setting curriculum standards and adopting textbooks
Managing university accreditation
Approving teacher certifications
Overseeing community college programs
#3
What is the purpose of the Texas High-Quality Prekindergarten Grant Program?
To fund research on prekindergarten education
To provide grants to support high-quality prekindergarten programs
To build new prekindergarten facilities
To establish prekindergarten certification requirements
#4
Which Texas governor played a significant role in education policy, including the signing of House Bill 3 in 2019?
Rick Perry
Greg Abbott
Ann Richards
George W. Bush
#5
In Texas, what role does the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) play?
Setting K-12 curriculum standards
Overseeing public university admissions
Managing teacher certification exams
Providing funding for charter schools
#6
In Texas, which government agency oversees the state's education policies and funding?
Texas Department of Public Safety
Texas Education Agency
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Texas Department of Transportation
#7
What is the purpose of the Texas Permanent School Fund?
To fund teacher salaries
To provide scholarships for students
To support public education through investments
To build new school facilities
#8
What is the purpose of the Texas Education Code?
To regulate higher education institutions
To establish curriculum standards for K-12 schools
To govern private schools only
To oversee vocational training programs
#9
Which of the following is a major component of the Texas school finance system?
Robin Hood Plan
Merit-based scholarships
Parent-teacher associations
Student loan forgiveness programs
#10
Which formula is commonly used for distributing state funds to Texas school districts?
Equalized Funding Formula
Per Pupil Allocation Formula
Performance-based Funding Formula
Competitive Grant Formula
#11
What is the purpose of the Texas Virtual School Network (TxVSN)?
To provide free internet access to schools
To offer online courses to students across the state
To support school construction projects
To regulate homeschooling programs
#12
Which state agency in Texas is responsible for the distribution of federal education funds?
Texas Education Agency (TEA)
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Texas State Board of Education (SBOE)
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
#13
Which legislative body in Texas is responsible for approving the state's education budget?
Texas Senate
Texas House of Representatives
Texas State Board of Education
Governor's Office
#14
In recent years, what major changes have been made to the Texas education funding system?
Shift from property taxes to income taxes
Introduction of a voucher system
Overhaul of the school accountability system
Expansion of federal funding for education
#15
What role do Education Service Centers (ESCs) play in the Texas education system?
They operate charter schools
They provide professional development and support services
They manage state-funded pre-kindergarten programs
They oversee university accreditation
#16
Which court case had a significant impact on the funding of public education in Texas?
Brown v. Board of Education
San Antonio Independent School District v. Rodriguez
McCulloch v. Maryland
Gideon v. Wainwright
#17
In Texas, what is the role of Regional Education Service Centers (ESC) in relation to school districts?
Operate charter schools
Provide transportation services
Offer professional development and support services
Manage teacher certification exams
#18
Which state official is responsible for appointing members to the State Board of Education (SBOE) in Texas?
Governor
Attorney General
Commissioner of Education
State Treasurer
#19
In Texas, how are school districts funded for students with special education needs?
Flat-rate funding for all students
Additional funding based on student needs
No specific funding for special education
Funding through federal grants only