Which of the following statements about education policy in early Texas history is false?
A) The Constitution of the Republic of Texas established a public system of education.
B) The establishment of a public school system in Texas did not occur until it had become a state.
C) The Constitution of 1876 placed restrictions on how money could be used for public education.
D) Throughout the entire history of Texas as a state, public education has been a statewide affair.
E) The debate over public education policy in Texas extends back to the break with Mexico.

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This statement is false. Initially, public education in Texas was a local affair, with individual school districts responsible for funding and managing their own schools. It was not until the late 19th century that the state began to assume a larger role in funding and regulating public education, and this process was not completed until the early 20th century.

Which of the Following Statements About Education Policy in Early