This paper describes the enactment, implementation, and subsequent review of the 1968 State Nonpublic School Authority Act in the state of Pennsylvania. (BB)

The purpose of this document is to furnish information concerning reimbursement by the state of New York to private schools for services rendered to the state and to provide an explanation regarding procedures for implementation. Chapter 507 of the Laws of 1974 provides for the apportionment of state funds to qualifying private schools for the…

Explains New Jersey law on the question of local school districts purchasing textbooks for loan to private and parochial schools. The objections of the New Jersey Education Association to these practices are noted. (SJL)

This report transmits the fruits of an inquiry into the constitutional constraints on the question of whether it is possible in Massachusetts to design programs to assist private higher education with public funds. The original focus of the inquiry was on the Massachusetts Constitution, especially its unique Amendment 46. Amendment 46 suggests…

The yardstick for determining the constitutionality of state aid to parochial schools is now in three questions: Does the law in question meet a valid secular purpose? Does the law either advance or inhibit religion? Does the law create an excessive governmental entanglement with religion? (Author/IRT)

An attorney who has represented school interests in recent U.S. Supreme Court cases dealing with State aid to parochial schools gives his interpretation of the Court's rulings in those cases. (JF)

Presents a case study of the more salient difficulties in developing a subsidy program that is responsive to the complexities of the private college problem, on the one hand, while conforming to political sensibilities and legal constraints on the other. Focuses on a 10-year effort in the Commonwealth of Virginia to establish a subsidy program for…

The report is a summary of state legislation and programs relating to state aid for independent (private) colleges and universities. The areas listed include: (1) Contracts; (2) Direct Institutional Aid; (3) Aid to Disadvantaged and Minorities; (4) Facilities Assistance/Authorities; (5) Medical/Dental/Nursing Aid; (6) Student Assistance; and (7)…

This report presents results of a limited survey of the present status of state support of private higher education in each of the 50 states. It covers support of institutions as well as support of students. The section on each state reflects the view of the statewide coordinating body and financial aid agency that were requested to review and…

The participants in these hearings that took place prior to the California Supreme Court issuing its decision in the Serrano vs Priest case discuss that case and also the use of education vouchers as one means of education finance reform. Legislators, education finance experts, and interested organizations and citizens express their views on…

Examines the cost effectiveness of New Jersey's tuition reimbursement plan for 10-month private school programs for handicapped students, using multiple regression techniques. The study found accounting inconsistencies correctable by organizing an actual cost model that requires pricing of program needs, system cost projections, and a site-based…

Many states are looking at education vouchers and asking whether a market solution can improve the quality of public education. The answer partially depends on how government and religion will interact and whether states' constitutions or the religion clauses in the United States Constitution will permit voucher plans to include religious schools.…

Article considered the financing of nonpublic schools as well as public schools and the conflict of the church state relationship. (RK)

Investigates the viability of State action theories and analyzes the distinction between the public and private sectors of higher education by investigating the case law on the State action doctrine as applied to private higher education. (Author)

This report presents regional statistics on Catholic schools, provides a State-by-State summary of legislation that grants aid to nonpublic schools, and discusses the current status of such legislation in light of authoritative opinions and court rulings. Particular programs such as transportation, textbooks, and vocational-technical training are…