New obligational authority (appropriation) 14,185 16,500 21,500 16,500 21,500 94 14,086 2,450 -13,904 -82 16,500 21,500 2,550 14,000 15,700 1 Selected resources as of June 30 are as follows: Unpaid undelivered orders, 1963, $4,425 thousand; (1964 adjustments -$8 thousand); 1964, $8,229 thousand; 1965, $11.403 thousand; 1966. $16,481 thousand. Research, demonstrations, course content improvement and related programs are carried out in cooperation with colleges, universities, and State education agencies. Research projects have been supported in such areas as -16,404 -22,204 (1) how children learn, the best methods for teaching particular subjects, factors that enter into motivation of fast learners, the basic intellectual and behavioral characteristics of creative youngsters; (2) the development of new teaching materials in such fields as English, reading, mathematics, art, music, history and science; (3) demonstration of new materials and techniques to teachers and administrators; and (4) special educational programs such as the education of children with learning disorders and handicaps and identification and development of talented students. 1. Training grants.-Grants are made to made to support training of teachers, supervisors, speech correctionists, research and other professional personnel in fields related to the education of handicapped children. 1964 actual 1965 estimate 1966 estimate Number of individuals supported for full academic year-- Number of individuals supported in sum mer programs. Number of grants to strengthen institu tional training programs. 750-100-65-27 SALARIES AND EXPENSES For expenses necessary for the Office of Education, including surveys, studies, investigations, and reports regarding libraries; coordination of library service on the national level with other forms of adult education; development of library service throughout the country; purchase, distribution, and exchange of education documents, motion-picture films, and lantern slides; [$18,699,000] $23,072,000 [to be immediately available]. [For an additional amount for "Salaries and expenses", $1,000,000: Provided, That this amount shall be available only upon enactment into law of S. 3060, Eighty-eighth Congress, or similar legislation amending the National Defense Education Act of 1958.] (Department of Health, Education, and Welfare Appropriation Act, 1965; Supplemental Appropriation Act, 1965.) Program and Financing (in thousands of dollars) 1 Selected resources as of June 30 are as follows: Unpaid undelivered orders, 1963. $839 thousand; 1964, $1,796 thousand; 1965, $1,763 thousand; 1966, $1,863 thousand. 1. Educational research and development.-The Bureau of Educational Research and Development administers programs of educational research, public library services and construction, captioning and distributing motion picture films for the deaf, and training of teachers for the handicapped. Consultative services are provided to Federal, State, and local agencies, institutions of higher education, professional groups, and to the public. 2. Educational statistics.-The National Center for Educational Statistics collects, analyzes, and publishes statistical information about education in the United States. In addition the Center administers the grant program for improving State statistical services authorized by NDEA. 3. International education.-Information is developed and disseminated on education in other countries. The Bureau administers programs relating to teacher development in language and area studies and educational exchange programs in cooperation with the Department of State and the Agency for International Development. 4. Educational assistance programs.-The Bureau of Educational Assistance administers financial aid programs including grants for construction and operation of school districts in Federally affected areas; land grant colleges and universities; vocational education; laboratory equipment and other materials to strengthen elementary and secondary school instruction; guidance and testing; foreign language development; and college loans and fellowships. In addition, vocational training programs are administered under the Area Redevelopment and Manpower Development and Training Acts in cooperation with the Department of Labor. 5. Higher education facilities construction.-The Bureau of Higher Education facilities administers grants and loans to institutions of higher education for college classroom, laboratory, and library facilities. 6. Program direction and services.-Central management and other services to the various programs of the Office are provided; program plans, legislative programs and studies and reports on Federal and State educational legislation are developed; and information services are made available to the public. The Office provides staff support for Total number of permanent positions.. CIVIL RIGHTS EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES For carrying out the provisions of title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 relating to functions of the Commissioner of Education, $8,000,000, of which not to exceed [$2,000,000] $1,700,000 shall be for salaries and expenses, including services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U.S.C. 55a). (Supplemental Appropriation Act, 1965.) Note-Excludes $25 thousand for activities transferred in the estimates to "Salaries and Expenses, Office of General Counsel." The amount obligated in 1965 is shown in the schedule as a comparative transfer. OFFICE OF EDUCATION-Continued General and special funds-Continued CIVIL RIGHTS EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES-Continued 1. Institutes for school personnel. Contracts are made with institutions of higher education for institutes for special training of school personnel to deal effectively with special educational problems occasioned by desegregation. Stipends are paid to those in attendance. 2. Grants to school boards. Grants are made to school boards to pay in whole or in part for the inservice training of school personnel and for professional services in dealing with problems incident to desegregation. 3. Administration.-A survey of educational opportunities will be completed and a report made of educational opportunities. Technical assistance is given in the desegregation of public schools. Object Classification (in thousands of dollars) Under proposed legislation, 1966.-The budget includes an estimate for legislation which is being proposed to enable the Federal Government to help meet critical educational needs at the elementary and secondary level. A major effort will be made to provide funds to school districts enrolling large numbers of children from lowincome families. The President's program places emphasis on (1) widening educational opportunities for all children, especially the disadvantaged, handicapped, and unsuccessful student, (2) expanding educational research, demonstrations, course content improvement, and related programs, (3) stimulating educational improvements through assistance for instructional materials, library resources, and introducing the results of educational research in the school program, and (4) strengthening the competence of the States to provide educational leadership. Proposed for separate transmittal: PROPOSED LEGISLATION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION Identification code 09-10-0215-0-1-704 Personnel compensation: Identification code 11.1 Permanent positions... 11.3 Positions other than permanent.... Total personnel compensation....... 600 805 10 Proposed legislation for higher education 12.0 Personnel benefits.... 21.0 Travel and transportation of persons. (costs—obligations) 260,000 |