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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1978
Page
4
Opinion column argues the new education aid formula cuts next year’s funding for many downstate districts, despite legislative applause. It compares districts to individuals paying heat bills, notes rising costs, and calls for expanded state revenues and honest financing of schools and services.
The Illinois Legislature approved about 33 million more for education grants than Gov. James Thompson deemed affordable. The dispute centered on political heat over cuts and priorities, with Thompson criticizing fiscal irresponsibility while lawmakers balance influence from strong interest groups backing areas from special education to textbooks.
As a lawyer, Gov James Thompson should grasp the need for a new state agency to protect the rights of Illinois mentally disabled. The proposal, combining three agencies into one Advocates Commission, would oversee guardianship, access to private files, and complaint investigations, with federal funds offsetting a 1.5 million annual cost.
Congressional Quarterly reports tuition tax credits face slim odds of becoming law in time for 1978-79. The House approved private and public school credits while Carter vows a veto. Debate centers on constitutionality, cost, and potential impact on public schools amid strong opposition from HEW, educators, and civil rights leaders.
Edward B. Fiske analyzes whether middle class America struggles with being able to finance college costs or merely more willing to invest. He cites rising tuition against income growth, differences across public and private institutions, and views from college presidents, the Congressional Budget Office, and Brown University.
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