“The Legal and Policy Landscape: Statutory Requirements, Leandro, and Local Flexibility”
Join us via Zoom for the second session in a five-part live webinar series about school funding. Attend any or all of the sessions. Each session will be recorded.
Series Overview
School funding can be one of the most complex and most debated topics that counties face. From capital investments to personnel supplements, county leaders must balance educational needs with fiscal realities.
The Association is hosting a five-part lunchtime webinar series designed for county commissioners, county managers, and county finance and budget staff, but open to anyone who wants a clearer understanding of how education funding works. The series will help you deepen your understanding of what’s changing and how to engage productively with school district partners. Read below to learn more and register for the second webinar!
Session Description
Counties operate within a web of legal and policy frameworks that shape how they fund schools. This session, led by policy and legal experts, will unpack key statutes governing local education funding, the implications of the Leandro court rulings, and where counties have discretion or obligations. We’ll also discuss emerging policy shifts, including the growth of school choice and vouchers, and how they may affect county budgets and local systems.
Key Takeaways
- Statutory obligations of counties in education funding
- The impact of Leandro and the “sound basic education” standard
- Understanding limits and opportunities for local decision-making
- The role of counties in ensuring accountability and equity
Presenter
- Kara Millonzi, UNC School of Government Robert W. Bradshaw Jr. Distinguished Professor of Public Law and Government
Registration
Please use the link below to register for the webinar. Attendance is free, but registration is required in order to receive the Zoom link.
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