In reference to the relationship between the Commonwealth and the states in the management of education, 'hard policy' refers to Commonwealth policy requirements:
A) that are difficult to meet.
B) linked to funding.
C) linked to raising student achievement standards.
D) that are mandatory.

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'Hard policy' refers to Commonwealth policy requirements that are linked to funding, meaning that the states must meet these requirements in order to receive funding support from the Commonwealth government.

In Reference to the Relationship Between the Commonwealth and the States