The National Institute of Education is requesting a $25 million supplemental appropriation for the current fiscal year. Of this request, $16,250,000 would be expended to honor prior government commitments to ongoing programs. These commitments are primarily the projects being conducted at the regional educational laboratories and research and development centers. The remaining $8,750,000 would be allocated to new projects under the general headings of education and work, State and local problem-solving, diversity, research, and dissemination. The funding of these new projects is essential if NIE is to retain its credibility in moving to address critical problems in American education. (WM)