1. Where I am, yes, especially for the high schools (New York has a LOT of specialized high schools!). There's even general "smart" magnet schools. 2. Same way as other public schools, I think. Maybe they get a little extra money for their extra programs, but they're public schools.
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2. Same way as other public schools, I think. Maybe they get a little extra money for their extra programs, but they're public schools.