The statistics presented in this report reflect the new formula introduced by the New Jersey State Board of Education for calculating student eligibility and funding school districts to operate supplemental State compensatory education programs. Tables provided show 1976-1977 and 1978-1979 compensatory fund allocations for twenty-eight school…

The ninth edition of an annual report on state tax support of higher education documents a total for 50 states for 1968 that surpassed $5 billion. Despite large sums and percentage increases, however, public higher education is not receiving the support it needs to keep up with rising costs and demands. Enrollments, in particular, will probably…

This eighth edition of an annual report on state tax support of higher education documents an increase in appropriations from $1.4 billion in 1959-60 to $4.4 billion in 1967-68. Despite the large sums involved and the percentage increases, however, the states have not generally kept up with the increasing responsibilities placed on public higher…

This pamphlet contains a bibliography of materials related to background information concerning public support for higher education, federal and state aid to higher education, and aid to vocational education. (HS)

This paper presents the 12th annual "Chamber Report" on state tax appropriations for operating expenses of higher education. The 1971-72 survey shows that state appropriations to the principal state universities across the nation have not kept pace with the rate of growth of increases in overall state allotments for higher education. The result of…

This paper presents the results of a survey conducted to discover what programs are being offered to independent colleges and universities and their students by the supporting states. The states included in the survey are Alabama, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts,…

This paper presents a plan for federal financing of higher education that would also promote positive incentives for the sectors involved in postsecondary education. The underlying rationale of this financing plan is to give the greatest help to institutions that enroll students from those states that are making the largest efforts in support of…

This document contains: (1) tables and graphs of appropriations of state tax funds for operating expenses of higher education in each of the 50 states by state, institution, and by fiscal period in the past 13 years, with detailed emphasis on the most recent 3 years; and (2) reproduction of a complete file of GRAPEVINE for the 3 calendar years…

Results of a study to develop a formula to predict the cost to the state of Illinois of all school district student transportation services. (PKP)

Explores alternative means of studying the responsiveness of states to the pressing financial needs of cities and schools. Suggests ways to better understand intergovernmental aid allocations that are population-driven. (BSR)

The history, philosophy, and importance of family support programs to enhance caregiving capacities of families with disabled children are recounted. Information from a survey of state family support programs is summarized, and successful aspects of Michigan's support subsidy are described. (CL)

Reviews the history of the Crippled Children's Service (CCS) program and reports results of a survey of state CCS programs conducted in 1981. Documents extensive variability among state programs in number of children served, conditions covered, services provided, and other indices. Emphasizes the considerable influence of historical and leadership…

Investigates the bargaining effects of the decisions made by school boards in Pennsylvania whether to reschedule teacher strike days to qualify for state aid. Hypothesizes that strikes are more likely to occur in districts where teachers expect strike days to be rescheduled. (JOW)

State policy leaders are concerned that the current supply of schools is not successfully educating all students to meet achievement goals set by the state. States have identified approximately 20,000 schools that did not meet expectations for adequate yearly progress and more than 11,000 schools that failed to meet adequate yearly progress…

In an effort to assist early childhood professionals to better understand special education practices and procedures in New York State that might affect classroom environment, this paper presents an account of one teacher's search for help with a special needs preschooler. Following a year in which only one-on-one instruction with the boy yielded…