Federal aid for the education of disadvantaged children

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Title

Federal aid for the education of disadvantaged children: Analysis of proposals to provide aid in the form of vouchers

Creators/Contributors

Riddle, Wayne (Author)

Date Issued

1985

Publisher

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Notes

Proposals to authorize Federal aid for the education of disadvantaged children in the form of vouchers have been made in the past by the Reagan Administration and others, and Secretary of Education William Bennett has recently been attracting new attention to the concept. This paper provides background on the voucher concept, an analysis of existing proposals, and pro/con arguments regarding vouchers for the education of the disadvantaged.

Introduction -- Background. The General Concept ; Past "Voucher-Like" Programs -- The Specific Concept of Chapter 1 Vouchers -- Earlier Administration Proposal -- Pro and Con Arguments -- Possible Alternatives to Both Chapter 1 Vouchers and the Current Program.

CRS 85-985 EPW

"October 4, 1985."

SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3

Language

eng

Date

1985-01-01T00:00:00Z

Extent

34 pages

Genre

book

Type/Format

text