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Almost 60% of respondents supported reductions. in spending on central administration (Figure 36).

About 58% of respondents supported charging more for use of school facilities by community groups (Figure 38).

Opinion was divided on the introduction of compulsory fees and use of increased.

rates and taxes to fund education (42% yes; 54% no) (Figures 37 and 39).

About 72% of respondents favoured introduction of private sponsorship in public schools as a source of increased revenue. About 22% opposed this approach (Figure 40).

There was a wide range of suggestions for the introduction of changes to reduce costs with only four items each receiving no more than 5% of total responses. These included maximum use of existing resources, community involvement, small school closure, and reduction in central administration. About 50% of respondents answered "dont know" or had no opinion (Figure 41).

PURDON ASSOCIATES 29 October 1993

SURVEY Of ATTITUDES TOWARDS ACT PUBLIC EDUCATION SYSTEM

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