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Brown, Kay E. – US Government Accountability Office, 2010
The Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (DRA) reauthorized the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant and made modifications expected to strengthen work requirements for families receiving cash assistance through state TANF programs. Both the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and states were required to take steps to…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Human Services, State Programs, Welfare Recipients
Ohio State Legislative Office of Education Oversight, Columbus. – 2001
This report examines teacher professional development in Ohio, highlighting the Local Professional Development Block Grant and the role of Local Professional Development Committees (LPDCs). Data come from nine school district case studies and surveys of school district treasurers. Funding sources are often restricted to a subject area, group of…
Descriptors: Block Grants, Elementary Secondary Education, Faculty Development, Federal Aid
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Adams, Charles F., Jr.; Crampton, Faith E. – Journal of Education Finance, 1983
With reference to the case of Ohio, this paper considers whether various types of state grants affect school districts by increasing total spending or by providing tax relief. Regression equations are used to estimate the effects of categorical and general purpose assistance on local tax revenue and on outlays for teacher salaries. (MJL)
Descriptors: Block Grants, Categorical Aid, Educational Equity (Finance), Educational Finance