Where Did The 65% Rule Come From? This comment on the "Eye on Williamson County" summarizes the orgin of the 65% concept from the author's perspective. It will introduce you to some of the other sources we are listing.
e-Texas Recommendations: Improve accountability for educational spending - This is from recommendations made by the Comptroller. Note while reading this article, the first reference is Eric Hanushek, a member of the Koret Task Force which provided the heart of the Reform Proposals of the 79th Legislature.
All Children Matter - website by Richard and Betsy DeVos - Richard is a former Amway executive. - This organization provides significant financial contributions to Texas Legislators. While reading these pieces, you will note familiar catch phrases from common talking points like "meaningful reform".
One Man's Way to Better Schools by George Will - Patrick Byrne: His idea -- call it the 65 Percent Solution -- is politically delicious because it unites parents, taxpayers and teachers while, he hopes, sowing dissension in the ranks of the teachers' unions (which he considers the principal institutional impediment to improving primary and secondary education).
New 10/25 What is the 65% Solution? - Who is behind the latest school finance scheme? Find out more about Governor Perry's proposal--and the national agenda behind it - from TSTA
Report on School District Mandates - This is from 2002, but supports the premise that there are mandates in both the instructional and non instructional areas of school costs.
Koret Task Force - you can download the complete book if you desire.