(l) Deliberation in the Central Council for Education
The Central Council for Education was asked by the Minister
of Education in July 1967, to consider "fundamental policies and measures for
the future expansion and development of school education". The Council submitted
an interim report, containing an evaluation of the development of Japanese education
June 1970. On the basis of this and opinions heard frown various sectors in society,
the Council made an interim report called "The Basic Guidelines for the Reform
of Higher Education", in May 1969 and an interim report called "The Basic Guidelines
for the Reform of Elementary and Secondary Education", in November1970. A final
report is expected to be submitted in the spring of 1971.