This publication presents the proceedings of a national conference on the research and policy implications of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Lau v. Nichols that was held in Austin, Texas, June 17-18, 1976. The conference was designed around eight panel discussions that focused on the following topics: 1) analysis of performance variables affecting use of dominant language in bilingual settings, 2) review of research on culturally based learning behaviors, 3) analysis of the nature and importance of culturally responsive programs, 4) analysis of the dynamics of first and second language acquisition in the context of general cognitive development, 5) review of current bilingual/multicultural programs and models, 6) analysis of culturally based process variables, 7) discussion of potential administrative problems and solutions in implementing bilingual/multicultural programs, and 8) review of statutory and judicial bases for bilingual program implementation. The report is divided into separate sections for each panel discussion. Each panel report begins by identifying the panel participants, then presents in turn the text of the investigators' papers, excerpts from the discussants' remarks, and a brief synopsis of the floor discussion. (Author/JG)