school taxes

District funding fees

School taxes are the portion of property taxes designated to fund public education.

In most U.S. jurisdictions, local school districts levy these taxes on homeowners and businesses within their boundaries: Our school taxes went up after voters approved the new building.

School taxes typically constitute the largest share of a property tax bill.

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school taxestuition payments

Money paid for instruction

private tuition · tuition fees · tuition · user fees · charitable donations

public vs. private education finance

school taxesvoucher programs

Subsidies for alternative schooling

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