Pessimism over finances pervades the outlook for education in 1976, as shown in a preview of this year's top education issues in each state. (Author/MLF)

A state senator in Maryland offers some guidelines for educators attempting to influence the legislative process. (Author/MLF)

A sampling of a dozen states showed that virtually all of them have interim committees on education. The diversity in structures and issues among these committees is summarized. (Author/MLF)

Title I, which provides federal assistance for compensatory education, is up for revision and extension during the second session of the 95th Congress. (Author/MLF)

Summary of State legislation designed to control campus disorders passed and approved in 1969. (MF)

Describes New Jersey's environmental education program, operated under the auspices of a unique Council for Environmental Education financed by Title III funds.

Makes recommendations for improving conservation education, including State legislation. (JF)

Looks at latest developments in State and Federal legislation and court litigation with regard to public aid to nonpublic schools. (LN)

A State-by-State survey of environmental education programs that includes information on legislation and funding, and that provides a list of departments to contact. (JF)

Includes a list of national agencies supporting drug education, results of a survey dealing with drug education for teachers, discussion of the Drug Abuse Education Act of 1970, and a State-by-State survey of drug education programs. (LR)

Changes in the capacity, internal distribution of power, habits of work, and composition of state legislators have increased their involvement and assertiveness in educational policy formation, oversight, and control. (Author/MLF)