My daughter went to school in Kansas City up until her sophmore year, when we moved to Indiana. I have never had to pay for textbooks in a public school...til now. Indiana requires students to "rent" their textbooks. This semester I have to pay almost $30 a book...per trimester. I was under the impression that public schools were free and my tax dollars fund them. I have always had to pay for classes like photography, woodworking, etc. But to pay to rent a textbook???? Isn't this illegal?
2007-11-08 01:08:44 · 5 answers · asked by freesia2water 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
In answer to the question below:
The final payment for the 2007-2008 school year will be due on or before November 15, 2007. Failure to make the payments in the agreed manner will result in the account being turned over to Statewide Credit Association for collection which may include a court hearing and wage garnishment order. If this happens, the amount due will be increased by all related collection fees, attorney fees and/or court costs, as applicable. http://www.gcs.k12.in.us/legal/Textbook%20Rental/Textbook%20Rental.htm
2007-11-08 01:38:58 · update #1
In answer to Earl........I have been through graduate school...I am fully aware you have to purchase your tuition and books in college. We are discussing public education for our children.
2007-11-08 04:56:12 · update #2
No, the rent money is not returned.
2007-11-08 07:57:04 · update #3
It seems to be legal based on their collection procedures involving the courts to my surprise
When you "rent" the books is the "rent" money returned to you?
If it is it is a deposit.
What happens if a family cannot afford the "rent"?
2007-11-08 07:37:06 · answer #1 · answered by DrIG 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a good point. Your taxes are support a public school system in which it is mandatory for a student to remain until at least age 16. At that price - which is more than the cost of a text book, you should likely buy your own. There are book stores that sell text books, and I am sure you can find these. There is also the publisher listed in the front of the book, perhaps you can contact them and buy the books. There are other parents who are likely outraged at this situation. Band together and raise hell at city hall. Use power of the press. TV programs - Radio talk shows. Get the public up in arms and things will change fast.
Governments all over are sutting services that were normally paid for by taxes to pay for increased burocracy and overpaid politicians. Just hearing this makes me angry.
2007-11-08 01:23:58 · answer #2 · answered by organbuilder272 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pay for textbooks? Seriously? High school students pay for textbooks? I'm not that old; when I was in high school the books were free.
2016-05-28 10:01:28 · answer #3 · answered by antoinette 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the schools are just tired of kids losing or trashing books. This is meant to make them or the parents responsible. What is the schools policy for those who are indigent? They cant deny students books in public school if they cant pay for them.
2007-11-08 01:17:55 · answer #4 · answered by Diane M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Given the VOTER tax record it CAN BE
You have to BUY them in college. Get used to it!
Some COLLEGE books are $50 each!
That's on top of the $3,000 to $30,000 tuition fee!
2007-11-08 03:38:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋