Asserts that (1) the federal role should be limited when educational needs are already addressed by states; (2) federal programs should coincide with states' educational priorities; (3) federal involvement is justified when responding to an overriding national interest; (4) federal aid policy should allow states to set priorities; and (5) within…

In preparation for the reauthorization of the Child Care and Development Block Grant, these hearings transcripts present testimony on issues related to assessing the Child Care and Development Block Grant, focusing on the impact of federal child care assistance. Statements offered by Representatives Howard "Buck" McKeon and Patsy Mink…

This guide describes the principles that underpin the allocation of funding to institutions of higher education in England by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) and explains the components of an institutions grant. It is intended both for those working in higher education and for those who want to understand funding methods.…

Describes the objectives and activities of the Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Civil Rights (OCR) within the purview of the Reagan administration's civil rights policy. Describes OCR methodologies designed to ensure enforcement of nondiscrimination requirements in state implementation of programs under federal block grants. (MJL)

The Secretary of Education discusses the changes in federal education assistance in the roles federal, state, and local governments play in the control of education. (SK)

Examines current debate and advocacy efforts to protect Head Start funding in light of congressional budget reductions. Presents appropriation and enrollment figures, and current proposed funding levels. Describes new directions in Head Start, including Early Start, collaboration efforts with public schools, and full day care. Highlights the…

Discusses the role of the national values of efficiency, choice, and equity in the adoption and implementation of the federal education block grant program and the negative effects on school desegregation. Urges policymakers to consider policy goals, and not just policy instruments, when considering future proposals. (FMW)

In April 1988, Congress passed, and President Reagan signed, the Hawkins Stafford School Improvement Amendments, restoring the federal government's position as a true helper in educational reform. Besides raising spending ceilings for various educational programs and authorizing numerous initiatives, the law substantially enlarges Chapter 1…

This hearing transcript presents testimony on the effects of placing federal nutrition programs in state block grants as required by the Personal Responsibility Act, the welfare bill contained in the "Contract with America." Witnesses testified that federal food programs such as Women Infants and Children (WIC), the Senior Nutrition…

This fact sheet examines the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) program established by the U.S. Congress in 1990 to support families by increasing the availability, affordability, and quality of child care. It outlines the program's funding level, eligible grantees of CCDBG funds, regulatory requirements, family eligibility, and…

This document contains a report on state and local emergency medical services programs. It discusses the effect of the transition from federal to state leadership under the block grant and identifies the key issues affecting local delivery of services. The report includes an executive summary and five chapters. Chapter 1 discusses emergency…

This hearing was held to discuss issues related to the reauthorization of Project Head Start and the dependent care programs. Witnesses expressed the current administration's support for a 3-year reauthorization of Head Start, discussed the impact of the Gramm-Rudman-Hollings legislation, and described the Department of Health and Human Services'…

This document reports on those aspects of the findings of the National Study of Local Operations under Chapter 2 of the Education Consolidation and Improvement Act of 1981, the federal education block grant, that are concerned with the relationships among the federal, state, and local governmental agencies charged with administering federal…

This paper reports on an evaluation of implementation strategies of the Education Consolidation and Improvement Act (ECIA), Chapter 2 in New York State. It documents the origin of the state plan and how New York State education agencies coordinated their efforts to distribute ECIA local assistance and competitive grant monies to school districts…

The President has recently signed a package of technical amendments for Chapters 1 and 2 of the Education Consolidation and Improvement Act of 1981. Among the new provisions are a number which restore some of the targeting flexibility authorizations lost with the creation of Chapter 1. One of the most significant new provisions requires State…