Appropriate accounting treatments for state and local student aid programs are examined from the viewpoint of both the restricted funds group and the agency funds group. It is suggested that they should be treated as restricted funds, possibly in a separate category encompassing all state, federal, local, and private grants designated for student…

Describes New York State's experience with school district tax limits in urban districts serving less than 125,000. Originally designed to protect taxpayers, these tax limits have spawned a costly state aid system that raises serious equity issues. Recent legislation removed tax limits and made state aid more equitable. (32 references) (MLH)

Reviews formula funding in higher education literature, including purpose, historical perspectives, definition and development, characteristics, advantages and disadvantages, and future trends. In light of citizen demands, the formula approach seems the best method to ensure a satisfactory relationship between state government and state…

Evaluates two papers in this "Economics of Education Review" issue. Affirms G.E. Auten and G.G. Rudney's predictions that major tax reforms could reduce private giving, but notes the authors' failure to adjust for changing institutional need. Praises C.C. Coughlin and O.H. Erekson for extending their inquiry to corporate donations and state aid.…

Appropriations actions are listed for Alabama, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Mississippi, Tennessee, Alaska, Connecticut, and Missouri. They are divided into those signed by governors and those awaiting signatures. (MLW)

Describes the new equal education legislation in Massachusetts and how it will serve the goals of equity and excellence. Provisions include grants to serve the educationally disadvantaged, competency exams for students and teachers, and teacher incentive programs. Special assistance is directed toward communities with high drop-out rate and…

The system of financing postsecondary education in the Canadian provinces since the introduction, in 1977, of unconditional grants based on the gross national product rather than operating costs is examined. (MSE)

Dollar amounts of need-based and non-need-based state financial aid to students are tabulated for undergraduate and graduate and professional students for each state, including the number of awards and total and average award size in each category. (MSE)

Reviews the policies of various European governments concerning the financing of student costs for postsecondary eduation, touching on the payment of tuition, the use of grants or loans, the effects of different student populations, and some social and administrative implications of governmental support. (PGD)

Coordination of programs assisted by the Carl D. Perkins Vocational Education Act and the Job Training Partnership Act is discussed. The authors define "coordination," discuss factors influencing coordination, and identify incentives for coordination. (CT)

Facetiously proposes to transfer all public school students in Manhattan to the Bronx and Brooklyn in order to increase state school aid to New York City. Briefly describes recent research on how the New York State school finance system might be modified in order to increase its equity. (JG)

Although new federal and state legislation supports programming for children with disabilities, there is no guarantee that reimbursements to the local community will be prompt or efficient. (SB)

This report evaluates the need for K-12 capital spending in Tennessee and the methods the state uses to meet this need within a national context. The report examines the benefits of capital outlay spending and its impact on student performance. It identifies the major drivers of capital expenses. The report then investigates the roles the federal…

This report summarizes data collected from all responding departments with school construction facilities budget responsibility in 49 of the 50 sates (Wyoming excluded). Each of the 49 states was asked to participate in the update of the survey, which was last compiled in 1999. Data are presented in two formats. The first is broken into categories…

This manual guides applicants through the process of acquiring and managing California state funds for public school facility construction projects. Section 1 focuses on determining eligibility and on preparing application packages for Phase P approval and/or apportionment. Section 2 examines regulations and required forms for selecting school…