The contents of this report, which discusses the modifications, revisions, and new program developments which have occurred as a result of the administrative experience in implementing the first stage of the Emergency School Aid Program during fiscal year 1973, are organized into seven parts. Part 1, "Administrative Procedure," includes an "Overview of Revisions" and a discussion of the "Comprehensive Management Manual." Part 2, "Program Development Activities," discusses "Emergency Special Projects" and "Special ESA Arts Program." Part 3 reviews "Publications in the Federal Register." Part 4 summarizes "ESA Funding Criteria and Reservation of Funds." Part 5, "Evaluation Activities," highlights first the "Emergency School Assistance Program" and then the "National Evaluation of ESA Basic and Pilot Programs." Part 6 reports on the "Discrimination of ESA Metropolitan Area Projects." Part 7 discusses the "National Advisory Council." Seven appendixes are included, comprising: OE General Provisions; Discretionary Grant Review Procedures; Section IV of ESA Comprehensive Management Manual; Federal Register, November 6, 1973, November 20, 1973, January 18, 1974, April 24, 1973, and December 7, 1973; Executive Summary of Final ESAP Evaluation Report; and National Advisory Council Minutes and First Interim Report to Congress. (Author/JM)