Public community colleges are most commonly funded according to a state, local, or state-local model. As the burden of higher education becomes increasingly heavy on these sources, many educators are advocating the increase of federal support. (CA)

Explains rationale for program to purchase secular educational services with State funds as a method for aiding private schools in Illinois. (MK)

This statewide study of Illinois foundations indicates that by researching where foundation grants have gone in the past, a pattern of giving can be deduced. (Editor)

State Aid to Private Education Dialogue from the Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the Education Commission of the States (3rd, Denver, Colorado, July 7-9, 1969).

From the Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the Education Commission of the States (3rd, Denver, Colorado, July 7-9, 1969).

Describes a study which examined the relationship of personal income to state taxing and welfare and to policies over a 20-year period. A persistent, positive correlation between the variables was found. Why certain states deviate from expected spending patterns based on their per capita personal income levels is discussed. (AM)

Factors, relative to funding, include variations in population, in needs, in service delivery, and in system costs. The most important concern voiced by New York policy influencers was over the actual amount of money available for financing special education. (Author)

Reviews the history of state library financial support and argues for direct state aid to all libraries which meet moderate standards. Recent judicial decisions are discussed in this context. (JVP)

Analyzes index values of educational costs in New York State and the implications for equalization aid. (WD)

Examines two recent school finance opinions and compares the two different styles of judicial intervention. Available from Washington Law Review, 1100 N.E. Campus Parkway, University of Washington, Condon Hall, JB-20, Seattle, WA 98105. (Author/IRT)