Federal aid for the education of disadvantaged children

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