Supreme Court urged to curb taxpayer suits over parochial aid
Former US Attorney General Herbert Brownell asks the Supreme Court to limit suits that could block federal aid under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act for nonpublic schools. He argues a 1923 ruling could bar benefits for religiously affiliated students and cites programs in New York for speech therapy and remedial education. Support comes from American Jewish Congress New York Civil Liberties Union United Federation of Teachers and United Parents Associations with the National Council of Churches expressing doubts about several church affiliated programs.
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Bill Would Stop Levy Of User Fees On Lakes
A Senate Public Works Committee chairman praises a bill to bar Army Engineers from charging private lakeside facilities, effective next Jan 1. The proposal targets fees for boat docks ski jumps duck blinds swimming or diving structures and similar platforms. Engineers seek 10 dollars per 200 square feet plus 7 cents per extra square foot, taxing land beneath the structures rather than water use.
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Board Drops Essay Section From Entrance Test
New York the controversial essay writing sample in the College Entrance Examination Board tests will be dropped next year. Board members voted 230 to 142 to eliminate the writing assignment from the test. Critics claimed the essay had no place in the multiple choice exam.
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