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A large urban school district spends more per pupil than any other district in the state: yet this district's graduation rate is the lowest. Sharply declining state revenues have forced political leaders to consider cuts across the entire state budget. Even so, Senator A argues that funding for the urban school district should not be cut because more funding is needed to counter problems particular to an urban setting. Senator B meanwhile, argues that funding should be cut because the urban district is not improving its graduation rate. Senator B's position is based on an incomplete survey conducted by personal staff members, which indicates that cutting funding will make the district focus on basic academics. This has also been the result after decreasing funding for public education in suburban areas in other states. For the last 12 years, an organization representing parents and teachers in the urban district has argued for an increase in funds to support programs that encourage students to stay in school and graduate. A public university conducted a study of the urban school district and recommended that funding be increased to meet the needs of the urban district. This year, funding for the public schools will be competing with road funding, a priority for the business sector in the state. A private management business has offered to take over the urban school district at a lower cost to guarantee a higher graduation rate. Last year a private school in the same city produced three National Merit Scholar finalists. Which statements are both accurate and relevant in determining funding for this urban district? Choose 3 answers It is irrelevant that three National Merit Scholars graduated from a private school in the city this year. Graduation rates are accurate because dropout rates are determined in the senior year. It is irrelevant that the business sector has placed a priority on road construction, since this competes with education funding. It is relevant to compare the effects of reduced funding in suburban districts in other states with an urban district. Graduation rates may be inaccurate because not all students are tracked after leaving the district. Even though the entire state budget will likely decrease for the next year, an appeal for more funding for education is relevant because a real need exists. It is irrelevant that the parent teacher organization argues for a funding increase because they do that every year.

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The urban school having low graduation rate is indeed a cause of concern for the funds that need to be raised for it to continue to function. However, there are a few relevant and accurate statements from the above options which are important to be considered for the urban school funding so that they can continue funding. The three statements are as follows:

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