The formulas used to determine the financial support available to Minnesota's school districts from the state are presented in this booklet along with examples of their application in a hypothetical district. The booklet first reviews a number of terms used in discussing Minnesota's aid program, then describes the foundation programs and…

Designed to accompany the videotape, "Finance of California Community Colleges," this workbook contains information, worksheets, and forms designed to help viewers assimilate the videotape's presentations on the history and future of California community college finance, and on income and expenditures in community college budgets. First,…

In four chapters this monograph examines how states and the nation have defined both an adequate education and the funding level required to provide it, and suggests an approach to the issues of educational adequacy and equity. Chapter 1 defines adequacy in terms of the provision of learning services sufficient to meet a goal and argues that the…

Fiscal year 1981 and 1982 data on state support of private higher education are presented. Information is provided on programs in operation or approved for state support of private higher education in the 50 states and the District of Columbia. The following types of support are identified for each state: contract, direct institutional aid,…

The questions of whether a number of equality and wealth neutrality measures agree, within the respective groups, when used to assess one state over time or to compare a number of states at one point in time are addressed. The basic analyses in this study show that for four assessments (equality in a state over time, wealth neutrality in a state…

This report summarizes a 1982 conference held in Albany, New York, to begin planning for a state-funded program which will provide $1.3 million annually for regionally coordinated collection development among libraries in New York public and non-profit independent colleges and universities. A preface detailing the context in which the conference…

A study was conducted to assess the economic impact of Montgomery College (MC) on local business, local government, and the job market in the surrounding community for fiscal year 1981. Using linear cash-flow equations designed for the American Council on Education and adapted for MC, the study assessed monies coming into the college from students…

To assist state policy makers concerning elementary and secondary special education, this handbook assembles information on what states have experienced and what research has found about special education funding, cost and service changes, and funding source management. Chapter 1 considers defining student eligibility for special education,…

Findings and methodological problems of a survey on financial support for humanities in higher education are discussed. Usable data were gathered from 351 of 671 Higher Education Panel member institutions. Two weighting methodologies were employed. The conventional method assumed that nonrespondents were similar to respondents, whereas a…

This bulletin contains data describing the ratio of non-federal to federal dollars spent in 1980-81 for programs administered under the Vocational Education Act (VEA). It consists of a broad overview of trends pertaining to state and local expenditures for vocational education, technical notes and definitions, two charts, and five tables. Covered…

Findings and recommendations of the New York State Senate Committee on Investigations and Taxes are provided from an examination of adult illiteracy in New York State to estimate its extent and cost, to evaluate existing efforts, and to develop new approaches to reduce it. Findings show that there are approximately 2,040,000 functionally…

The booklet presents regulations of New York's Education Law as it pertains to handicapped children. Fourteen topics are addressed: definitions; board of Education responsibilities; role and function of the Committee on the Handicapped; procedures for referral, evaluation, individualized education program development, placement, and review;…

This report presents a systematic analysis of State and national data to document the current status of education in Colorado and to chart the progress made in the State. It is designed to respond to citizen interest in Colorado K-12 education. Data, compiled from numerous department, Federal, and other State sources, are presented in four…

A study was undertaken to determine how driver education courses in Texas schools can be designed to reach maximum effectiveness for a maximum number of eligible new drivers. The two-phased, classroom instruction plus an "in-car" practicum were found to be the type of driver education commonly offered. A consensus description of a quality driver…

As mandated by state finance legislation of 1983, this report provides a plan for differential funding for California's community college districts, and presents the results of a study of differential funding. Part 1 of the report presents the differential funding plan, including a summary of the study and its findings and the basic principles and…