State Aid to Private Education Dialogue from the Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the Education Commission of the States (3rd, Denver, Colorado, July 7-9, 1969).

From the Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the Education Commission of the States (3rd, Denver, Colorado, July 7-9, 1969).

Describes a study which examined the relationship of personal income to state taxing and welfare and to policies over a 20-year period. A persistent, positive correlation between the variables was found. Why certain states deviate from expected spending patterns based on their per capita personal income levels is discussed. (AM)

Factors, relative to funding, include variations in population, in needs, in service delivery, and in system costs. The most important concern voiced by New York policy influencers was over the actual amount of money available for financing special education. (Author)

Reviews the history of state library financial support and argues for direct state aid to all libraries which meet moderate standards. Recent judicial decisions are discussed in this context. (JVP)

Analyzes index values of educational costs in New York State and the implications for equalization aid. (WD)

Examines two recent school finance opinions and compares the two different styles of judicial intervention. Available from Washington Law Review, 1100 N.E. Campus Parkway, University of Washington, Condon Hall, JB-20, Seattle, WA 98105. (Author/IRT)

Except under specific conditions, adjusting state school finance plans to compensate for differences in the salaries paid to teachers has the potential for creating even greater inequities rather than for reducing existing inequities. (Author/IRT)

Offers recommendations to improve the present inequitable method of financing urban education. Recommendations include full state funding, increased federal aid, increased accountability, and increased emphasis on program improvement. (IRT)

The author points out weaknesses in the services provided by the state of Wisconsin for young children with exceptional educational needs. Among the areas considered are reimbursement for early intervention, teacher certification, and pre- and inservice teacher training. (SBH)

Advocates development of libraries through statewide approach, using as an example the West Virginia library system where a conference on libraries was sponsored to increase citizen awareness and involvement. Workshops, outreach programs, open access, and library sharing are tools mentioned to make the library more useful to the individual. (SW)

Results of this national survey of tuition waiver plans for senior citizens in postsecondary institutions reveal that 43 states have some tuition provision although details vary among the several states. Most states have a reduced or waived tuition option on a space-available basis. (Author/BEF)

Describes how, with budgets tightening, the University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M University at College Station are among the elite public institutions wondering if they should trade state money for greater autonomy. (EV)

Examined California's spending patterns in higher education and corrections during the Wilson administration. Found that the prison population increased significantly, especially among people of color, while fees paid by California college students experienced their highest growth in 32 years. (EV)

Details various methods of paying for school construction in California, and discusses problems with "quick fixes" such as stock school plans, relocatable buildings, and shifting of professional services to developers rather than architects. (EV)