Williams news., 1922-01-27
WANT DEPARTMENT
 OF EEDJJCATION

foundation of popular govern
 rcnt, will be made a depart i nent of U. s. Government if the
 Towner-Sterling bill passes.
 read the following analysis
 of that bill. If you favor it, tell
 your servants at Washington.
 Analysis of the Towner-Sterlinz Educational Bill By Sections. l. Creates a Department of
 Education, with Secretary in
 the Presidents Cabinet, at a
 salary of $12,OOO.
 2. Authorizes an assistant
 at salary to be determined by
 Congress, and clerks and
 bureau chiefs as voted.
 8. Transfers to the Depart ment of Education the Bureau of Education, with equipment, personnel, etc. Leaves Con- gress to determine the transfer of other educational activities now in other departments or existing as separate boards.
 4. Defines powers and du- ties of Secretary.
 5. Directs Department to conduct research in special fields mentioned and whatever else required, in judgement of Secretary.
 6. Authorizes appropriation up to S5OO,OOO for admins tration.
 2 Authorizes appropriation up to $7,5OO,OOO for removal of illiteracy, to be distributed to States on basis of number of 1 native born illiterates, and ad- 1 ministered by States in same as other State funds.
 8 Authorizes appropriation up to $7,5OO,OOO for American ization, to be distributed to States on basis of number of :, residents. To be used to teach immigrants to speak and read English, and to and appreciate the Government of the United | States and the duties of citizen ship. Administered entirely by States according to their own laws.
 9 Authorizes appropriation up to 100000 to level up opportunities in public elemen- 7ary and secondary schools, rural schools. Dis one-half in proportion 70 children, one-half in DOT portion to teachers. Admins cred entirely by States. In order to qualify, a State must ,a) provide schools for at least A weeks in the year; (b) re- lulre attendance at some school public or private, for at least A weeks in the year of all those 'etween 2 and IA years of age; nd Co require that all com l non branches be taught in Eng sh In all schools, public or rivate. I
 10. Authorizes appropriat- 'n up to S2O,OOO.OOO for phy- f lcal education, and instruction r the principles of health and Apportioned on o asis of population, and. admin tered entirely by States. E
 II. Authorizes appropriat- n up to 5,OOO,OOO for train lg teachers, both prospective $ nd in service. .Apportioned l basis of number of teachers nployed. Administered en- S, rely by States. i1
 12: To qualify for appro- O: States must: c,
 (a) Accept this Act bv e: glslatlve enactment. to
 (b) Provide for distribu- Ia 'n and administration of M nds. d, (c) Designate chief edu- a, t1onal authority. sc (d) Charge State Treasur-
 with responsibility for funds. A State may accept any one tn
 more provisions of Sections tn $, 3, 10 or II, provided State al local authorities appropriate ta least as much as the Federal ca otment: In accepting 9, 10, ra d II, they must not, for any ar cal year, appropriate less O. an they did the year preced- G. acceptance of the Act. az No money appropriated bv sti IS Act shall be used for the gr rchase, rental, erection, or G pair of buildings or euuip- co mt, or for lands or debts. co Is. Allotment will be made Al ch year on certificate of the ca