Discusses the two factors which will affect the shaping of scientific affairs on Capitol Hill: (1) The consolidation of science matters into the Committee on Science and Technology; and (2) the new arrangement in the House and Senate for dealing with appropriations bills. (Author/PG)

The majority report and minority views of the Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources concerning S. 123, Smart Start: The Community Collaborative for Early Childhood Development Act of 1989 are provided. The act would establish a new source of funding for upgrading, expanding, and creating high quality early childhood development (ECD)…

Originally issued in December 1986, this directory is a revised listing of long-term, nondiscretionary projects funded by the Office of Educational Research and Improvement (OERI). It includes the addresses, telephone numbers, mission statements, major activities, and key staff of the regional educational laboratories, the national research and…

A glossary of terms used in the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) is presented. IPEDS is a group of 10 surveys designed to collect data from all primary providers of postsecondary education and is a major part of data collection for the federal Center for Education Statistics. In developing IPEDS, a set of common data elements…

This document is a report on the implementation of changes to methods formerly used by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to evaluate claims relating to mental impairment for disability benefits. The introductory letter states several conclusions reached by the General Accounting Office's (GAO) review of the criteria used by the SSA to…

Following an overview of acquisition, distribution, maintenance, and support activities from 1981-83, the Dade County (Florida) 1983-84 Education Consolidation Improvement Act (ECIA) Chapter 2 Computer Education Project is described and evaluated. Evaluation is based on success in meeting several project objectives: (1) maintenance of existing…

The transcript of the 1987 House of Representatives hearings on House Resolution 1871 concerning reauthorization of the federal Developmental Disabilities Program contains the text of the resolution, verbatim testimony and committee questions, prepared statements, and supplemental material. Organizations providing testimony or statements include…

This document contains a report by the House of Representatives' Committee on Education and Labor concerning the bill H.R. 1801 to amend the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1989 through 1992. Included in the report are an introduction, a discussion of committee action, an…

This document presents witnesses' testimonies and prepared statements from the Senate hearing called to examine coverage of prescription drugs and mental health services under the Medicare program and to consider the feasibility of various options for including coverage of these items and services under Medicare. The prescription drug coverage…

Text of a Congressional hearing on the reauthorization of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act, held in Akron, Ohio, is presented in this document. The hearing opens with a statement by Representative Dale E. Kildee, who states this hearing will focus on Title III of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act which…

Text of a Congressional hearing on the reauthorization of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act is presented in this document. The hearing opens with a statement by Representative Dale E. Kildee, who states this hearing will focus on Title III of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act which authorizes services for…

Written for anyone interested in what makes a meeting run smoothly (and what doesn't), the guide for conducting meetings is divided into the following sections: the chairperson (his/her responsibilities, preparing an agenda, organizing discussions); the meeting (quorums, discussions, points of order, and clarification); the motion (making the…

The report discusses findings and policy options of a study of technologies for handicapped individuals. An introductory section reviews definitions and demographic aspects of disabilities. Disability-related research and development is addressed in terms of the federal role and private sector involvement. Evaluation of technologies is said to be…

Excerpts are presented from the March 1983 hearings on oversight and reauthorization of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Prepared statements are included from federal officials; representatives of professional rehabilitation and education associations and state and local agencies; students; and other interested persons. In addition to the…