Discusses the relationships between special education programs and their costs, as well as the primary funding formulas used for special education, policy issues affected by the funding formulas, and the potential incentives and disincentives of the various funding formulas. Looks at the effects of the approach taken in P.L. 94-142. (Author/IRT)

By algebraically defining a school finance structure as a total budget system, partial derivatives can be used to find the kinds of rewards, incentives, and distributions the structure defines for individual districts and among districts. Equity concerns can also be answered. (Author/IRT)

Presents an economic analysis of public finance based on criteria of equity and efficiency. Discusses the operational problems and issues confronting community college practitioners and policymakers. Reviews public finance and cost-sharing in Florida, Illinois, Texas, and California. Recommendations include deemphasizing enrollment-driven…

The California experience suggests that there are numerous state funding approaches that could easily comply with the nonsupplanting requirements of Title I. However, Title I schools and children will be affected quite differently by different approaches, particularly when state and federal funding is insufficient to reach all students.…

Presents a new method of measuring the adequacy and equity of school finance systems using the multiple regression technique. It enables the separation of provisions for differences in district wealth from differences in tax rate, and of both of these from the differences in provision for needs and costs. (Author/IRT)

Argues that, contrary to popular belief, the demand for higher education in the United States has not declined, and suggests that if such a decline does occur, it will be a result of social and political priorities, rather than a result of natural and inexorable forces. Available from: Secretary, The American Economic Association, 1313 21st…

Argues that typical Equalizing Matching Grant (EMG) systems for distributing state school aid cannot be expected to achieve the allocative and distributive goals of school finance. Derives a generalized EMG system and specific school aid formula that satisfy the allocative and distributive criteria. Available from: NTA-TIA, 21 East State Street,…

Discusses developments in the financing of legal education, such as sharp tuition increases, program expenditure increases, reduction in state support, and increased student borrowing and debt. Explores actions that law schools are taking or might consider to counter their negative impact. (EV)

Presents thinking from the Project on the Future of Higher Education on the economic climate for higher education and the possibilities of a transformative, rather than "muddling through," approach to offering a hopeful future for the quality of faculty work life and for meaningful student learning. (EV)

Using multivariate statistical techniques and selected interviews, a study explored relationships between tuition levels at public institutions, state subsidies for public institutions, and state financial aid programs. Results indicate few states are systematically addressing issues of affordability. There were no statistically significant…

After the elimination of federal Pell Grants and Ohio Instructional Grants for prison postsecondary education, Ohio Penal Education Consortium conducted studies of recidivism demonstrating the positive effects of educational programs. Funding was obtained for the kind of college programs that significantly lower recidivism. (SK)

Discusses the trend toward reduced funding facing public institutions of higher education and the responses it may require, such as a tight focus on institutional mission. (EV)

Describes how, despite the rapidly growing demand for their programs in bad economic times, community colleges bear a disproportionate burden from state budget cutbacks. (EV)

Discusses why public colleges think their appropriations will rebound after the recession should think again. (EV)