But however the case is resolved, it serves as an important reminder of the importance of state -
specific constitutional language and precedents, the considerable degree of variation in legal rules in our 50 - state federal system, and the continuing power of the local control idea in education law.
Accordingly, we hold that, in the absence of a
specific appropriation, or a statutory,
constitutional, or federal mandate as discussed below, the unambiguous
language of Section 230 prohibits the withdrawal of funds from the state treasury.»