In 2005-2006, students with disabilities comprised 9 percent of the student population in the United States, and English language learners comprised about 10 percent. Many of these students spend a majority of their time in the general classroom setting in elementary and secondary schools. Most teachers are initially trained through teacher…

The purpose of this study was to determine the extent to which the presidents of the ten public community and technical colleges in the state of West Virginia perceive their institutions implementing the seven dimensions of college life in support of labor market responsiveness identified by the U.S. Department of Education. The U.S. Department…

This study attempts to design a grant-in-aid scheme incorporating transfer of resources in a manner which compensates for differences in the ability of the subordinate government units to finance desirable service levels (equalization). Results indicate that where the bulk of State aid-to-education funds are distributed through flat grants based…

The purposes of this report are (1) to document the present inequalities in public school spending and local tax burdens and to identify the principal reasons for existing disparities; and (2) to review and evaluate proposals for reform of the currently inadequate public school finance systems. Previous studies, current State and Federal aid…

This report discusses the outcomes of a study that investigated the funding of education programs for children with disabilities in Colorado. The report describes the characteristics of the students being served in special education, reviews Colorado's current system of funding special education, reviews the results of a survey given to…

This article examines the public policy environment in which independent colleges operate. It notes the unique contributions of private colleges and universities, the declining share of public and private support they receive, specific reductions in New York State, problems in student financial aid, and the need for a national plan of higher…

This study examines the importance of state spending on education to equally distribute finances to each district. Current legislation is in the courts because some local districts claim unfair distribution of state funds. This study's focus is on the impact of judicial and legislative branch discussions that attempt to equalize education finance.…

The purpose of this manual is to provide a conceptual framework of information concerning the reporting, financial, contractual, and auditing requirements for recipients of Texas State Library grants funded with state and federal funds under the Library Systems Act (LSA) and the Library Service and Construction Act (LSCA). The manual is divided…

Based on a Council on Library and Network Development (COLAND) study mandated by Wisconsin Statutes, Chapter 347, Laws of 1979, this publication recommends that state aid to public library system resource libraries be increased by 10%, with the funds to be used strictly for resource library collection development. Issues examined during the study…

With passage of S-1516, the new school aid law on which State support for local school districts is supposed to be apportioned for 1976-77, the deadlines described in this timetable now apply to each school district's local budgetmaking process. (Author/RK)

Ten assumptions about the next 25 years are outlined, a model state level information system is set forth, and a forecast of the impact of such a model state sponsored service in the year 2000 is attempted. (Author/PF)

Article outlined the condition of New Jersey's budget with its problems, recent history and future prospects. (RK)

The author argues that State assumption of a greater percentage of educational costs and more consistent property assessment would make the property tax a more equitable and acceptable method of raising school revenue. (JG)

Suggests that Florida's finance formula to relieve interdistrict cost-of-living differences fails to equalize school district attractiveness. (DW)

Presented is the text of an amendment to Wisconsin law which permits special education services to be provided to private school pupils by the local school district on a permissive basis. (GW)