Policy Impact Prior to 2001

Between 1975 and 2000 Odden and Picus worked on school finance issues in close to 25 states, collaborating with governor’s task forces, legislative committees and state education department commissions addressing school funding and related issues.  Major state projects were conducted in California, Connecticut, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New York, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas and Washington as well as Queensland and Victoria Australia.