Which Statement Best Describes the Division of Responsibility Between State

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the division of responsibility between state and federal government with regard to K-12 educational policy?

• A) The federal government historically has been much more focused on higher education, leaving states and local governments to manage their K-12 programs until recently.
• B) Until this century, the federal government has been the dominant force in education policy, while state governments mostly have implemented policy.
• C) The federal government funds No Child Left Behind, but all other education funding comes from each state.
• D) The federal government approves state educational reforms and provides most of the educational funding.

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Definitions:

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