Excludes $49,488,475 in 1970 for activities previously carried under Libraries and educational technology, 1971, $55,000 thousand: 1972, $55,000 thousand. Excludes $1,100 thousand in 1970 for activities previously carried under Research and development, 1971, $35,749,745; 1972, $36,000 thousand.

The decrease of $5,534,255 will provide approximately 98.5% of the previous years level of funding but will leave the distribution of these funds up to each State's own assessment of needs rather than earmarking the monies for specific programs. Eliminating mandatory use of funds should provide greater efficiency to offset the decrease.

The decrease of $23,488,926 18 coupled with a consolidation of grant programs permitting each State to determine its own area of research emphasis and innovation. The discretionary parts of the research program and innovation, and curriculum development will be continued.

1/A specific amount of $150,000 is authorized only for technical assistance to carry out the functions of the National Advisory Council.

2/ A total of $25,000,000 is authorized for planning and evaluation for any program the Commissioner of Education has responsibility for administration.