A State-by-State preview of the major educational issues facing State legislatures in 1975. (JG)

Trends in state higher education funding over a 20-year period from 1969 to 1989 were studied. The four analysis objectives were to: examine aggregate state tax appropriations for higher education annually from 1969 to 1989 in the 50 states; analyze state tax appropriations in each state on a per capita basis; compare state tax appropriations per…

Results of a survey of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the Department of Defense Dependent Schools on the status of gifted/talented (G/T) programs are summarized. Charts depict the number of pupils in G/T programs, ranking among states, the percentage of public school enrollment and ranking, and the total state fund figures for G/T…

Proceedings from this workshop sponsored by the Center for the Study of Rural Librarianship are intended to disseminate information to assist rural librarians engaged in planning and conducting public programs that explore issues related to the humanities. This report of the proceedings includes the texts of three presented papers, reactions from…

This paper analyzes the impact of bill S-9300/A-11991 which amends the New York State Education Aid Formula for the 1976-1977 academic year. Under this amendment, New York City will receive a $26 million increase, and the state of New York will receive a $64 million increase in education aid. This report examines the bill, and reports on the…

This paper, one of two related documents, examines the impact of declining enrollments on educational expenditures. It highlights population and social changes that have contributed to the decline and discusses the general financing of schools. Finally, the paper discusses strategies state policymakers can use to manage decline, including…

This directory is intended to assist in the process of identifying funding sources for planning, constructing, or renovating community-use facilities. The first part introduces federal sources, including information contacts for the program, types of assistance, objectives, use and use restrictions, financial information, and eligibility…

Today private institutions of higher education are included in practically every federal program which aids higher educational institutions and students. At the state level, over 40 states have some form of aid to the private sector. Some now ask for much more massive assistance to private colleges, on both the federal and state levels. The…

This report presents interpretive summaries of legislative actions in 9 western states. The states are: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, New Mexico, Utah, and Washington. The first section gives a regional roundup of 1970 legislative action on such issues as campus conduct, constitutional revision, higher education studies,…

Collectively, the 10 papers in this volume provide an examination of the financial outlook for higher education in the final 3 decades of the 20th century. They represent a variety of viewpoints, set forth numerous meaningful statistics and projected statistics, and illuminate the critical questions relating to future support for students and…

This manual provides a financial history of Utah's institutions of higher education from 1959-69. Total expenditures and revenues for educational and general purposes are included. Comparative information is given for each institution on: instruction, administrative and general operations, library and museum, physical plant operation and…

This preliminary report ascertains trends in state funding in higher education based on questionnaire responses of 42 of the 50 states. A more complete analysis is expected to be available at a later date. Initial results indicate (1) total state revenue increased for a 5-year period, 1967-68 through 1971-73, by approximately 67%; (2)…

In a state government approach to providing support for higher education, there are at least three essentials of a technical nature as opposed to a policy nature. These three technical essentials are discussed in detail in terms of the practice and experience in Ohio. The essentials include: (1) program differentiation, (2) level of instruction…

A study of existing library service in Southeastern Minnesota resulted in the recommendation that a Southeastern Library Cooperative (SELCO) be formed under a contractual, federated basis. The cooperative would consist of all public libraries in the region who meet the current requirements for eligibility for state aid funds. It was recommended…