This annual report describes the activities of the Arizona Commission of Indian Affairs for 1989-90. Objectives and accomplishments are outlined for each of several major goals: (1) studying the financial impact made by Indians on Arizona's economy; (2) creating awareness of major issues affecting state and tribal governments, particularly health…

Environmental impact statements are required for all projects undertaken by state agencies. Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Resources issues permits for regulatory activities affecting the environment. Statements sent to a state clearinghouse are logged and reviewed. State Departments and regional clearinghouses review and comment…

Discusses the administration of child welfare services and the status of public social services. Suggests that structural changes by the federal government have caused significant changes (often, disorganization) in state welfare agencies. (DP)

This quarterly issue of the dictionary catalog contains all New York State monographs cataloged or recataloged at the state library between January 1 and April 4, 1980. Titles related to the state, but not necessarily official publications of the state agencies (e.g., town charters, ordinances) may also appear. Cataloging practices, filing rules,…

Provided is an information manual designed to help state education agency personnel analyze and understand the elements and minimum requirements of local education agency (LEA) applications according to proposed federal legislation for Public Law 94-142 (Education for All Handicapped Children Act). Section I outlines elements and requirements of…

This document brings together current laws of the State of South Dakota as they pertain to libraries, and the administrative rules and regulations and general policies of the Dakota Library Commission that implement the laws. A subject index provides access to individual laws, regulations, and policies. (Author/CMV)

This bulletin briefly describes the functions and services offered by the State Educational Accountability Repository (SEAR), a program of the Cooperative Accountability Project (CAP). SEAR was created as a center to collect information about state accountability efforts and to disseminate it to state education agencies, and to develop…

This document presents the results of a survey of the relationships between statewide agencies and consortia of postsecondary education. The survey indicates a trend toward interrelating consortia and coordinating agencies; however different approaches are being taken. The states of Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia are among the most…

Planning Programming and Budgeting Systems (PPBS) have been considered as either synonymous with abstract, advanced, mathematical systems analysis or as an advanced accounting and control system. If PPBS is to perform a useful function, both viewpoints must be combined such that a number of standardized procedures and reports are required and…

A 48-item bibliography of references on Planning Programming Budgeting System (PPBS) is provided as a supplement to LI 002 740, as an aid for state planners. (AB)

State agencies and organizations are playing an increasingly significant role in American higher education. With rising educational costs, increasingly complex programs, and burgeoning enrollments have come a movement toward State governing and coordinating boards designed to provide lay leadership in the advancement of public higher education. In…

Provides a mathematical model for comparing the infant mortality rates (IMRs) of different States to long-term trends. Presents separate analyses of white IMRs in 49 States and non-white IMRs in 30 States. Nine States had infant mortality trends less favorable than the national experience and 1981-83 rates more than 5% above the national average.…

The paper presents the results of a state-by-state survey of state agencies serving blind and visually impaired individuals. Characteristics of registers reported in use by 27 states are reviewed. (Author/CL)

Discussed are the inadequacies of rehabilitation counselors and state agencies in dealing with the population of clients seeking services. (IM)

This paper outlines the preparations necessary for state psychological associations to make a timely, well-coordinated, and successful mental health response to disaster or trauma. It is suggested that early planning, recruiting, training, connecting with an authorized disaster organization, forming a mental health coalition, organizing…