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Investigates the impact of educational policies & practices on immigrant children in NJ, drawing on a survey of 161 school districts concerning their immigrant student population & programs to serve that population, supplemented by in-depth case studies of 12 school districts with promising programs & services. No coherent immigrant education policy exists at either the federal or state level. This has meant that education of these students is shaped by a series of legislative & judicial mandates handed down at both the state & federal levels. School districts tend to concentrate on the language needs of students, to the neglect of other economic, social, cultural, & psychological factors that influence the learning process. As NJ's immigrant population becomes more diverse, & children's educational needs become more complex, school districts will have to create better programs to assist these students. The federal government is encouraged to allocate more money for professional development, & researchers are urged to develop more creative & effective solutions to problems faced by school districts in this area. 8 Tables, 2 Appendixes, 19 References. D. M. Smith