preparation, including student teaching; and other special needs of State departments of education. State matching will be required, which will vary on the basis of the State's per capita income one-third to one-half of the costs of the program. Section 504 provides that the Commissioner would approve applications if he determines that the proposal would strengthen the leadership resources of the applicant in its ability to effectuate the meeting of the State's educational needs. Section 505 provides that 15 percent of the funds appropriated would be reserved to the Commissioner for grants for special programs for research and demonstrations and for the establishment of special services which would help solve common educational problems. Section 506 states that the Commissioner may make grants by installments, in advance, or by way of reimbursement. Section 507 permits an interchange of personnel between States and the Office of Education for cooperative educational activities and technical and other assistance which would assist in the strengthening of American education. Section 508 states that the Commissioner may declare as ineligible any State which does not comply with the plan approved under section 504. Section 509 provides for judicial review in the same manner as. above Section 510 provides that the Secretary shall appoint an Advisory Council on State Departments in 1968 for the purpose of reviewing the administration of programs for which funds are appropriated pursuant to this title. TITLE VI-GENERAL PROVISIONS Sections under this title give definitions of terms used in this act, provide for advisory councils, prohibit Federal control of education, and prohibit payments for religious worship or instruction. TITLE VII-DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Section 701 establishes a Department of Education. Section 702 states that the purpose of said Department shall be to promote the cause and advancement of education throughout the Nation. Section 703 provides for four Assistant Secretaries and an Under Secretary and a General Counsel. Section 704 makes all provisions of law applicable to the executive departments applicable to the Department of Education. Section 705 authorizes the Secretary of Education to design a seal of office. Section 706 authorizes the Secretary to delegate authority. Section 707 transfers to the Department of Education all functions, personnel, property, and obligations of the Office of Education. It provides that all laws relating to matters transferred under this title shall remain in effect; and all orders and regulations transferred under this title will remain in force. Section 709 provides that the Secretary of Education shall make an annual report to the President for submission to Congress. Section 710 includes conforming amendments. Section 711 establishes an Interagency Committee on Education for the purpose of assuring effective coordination of Federal programs affecting education. Section 712 authorizes the Secretary to make expenditures for personal services and rent at the seat of Government and for books necessary to carry out the provisions of this title. Section 713 authorizes the appropriation of such funds to the Department of Education as may be necessary to carry out this title. Section 714 states that the provisions of this title shall be effective upon the date of enactment except that section 7 shall be effective 90 days following such date. |