Which statements are true regarding rural legislators' position on public funding for private schools? a. Most rural legislators represent districts in which less than 10% of people considered themselves religious. Their constituents do not want government to support religion in any way, especially by giving money to a religious institution. b. Rural legislators usually oppose public spending for private schools because it reduces the amount of state funding for their small public school districts for upgrades to aging schools, technology, equipment, textbooks, etc. c. The public school district is often one of the largest employers in the area. The area's economy would be harmed by reducing the number of school district personnel with state budget cuts. d. People in rural districts seek the best education possible so their children are prepared for college and careers and can compete with others who attended well-funded suburban schools and expensive private schools. They do not want an ESA program to reduce funding for their public school system. e. b, c, and d f. none of the above