Why Has the Texas Legislature Worked to Reduce the Powers

question 60

Multiple Choice

Why has the Texas legislature worked to reduce the powers of the State Board of Education?

• A) A referendum in 2005 took powers away from the board and restored them to local districts.
• B) The board has been beset by philosophical and partisan bickering.
• C) It has proven to be grossly ineffective in dealing with education.
• D) Several of its powers were found to unconstitutional in 2005 and were restored to the legislature.
• E) The board was expanding far too rapidly and was over budget.

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