Reviews major trends in state legislation affecting education in 1975, with particular emphasis on a number of states that either substantially increased state support for education (such as Texas), or initiated major new educational programs (such as Colorado), despite the financial pressures of inflation and recession. (JG)

Analyzes and discusses legal principles and court decisions bearing on the question of states' responsibilities in the area of bilingual education. Examines the constitutional provisions and legal standards that are used by the courts to judge the adequacy of various educational programs for non-English-speaking children. (JG)