are limited to those expressly granted by the state.

are limited to those expressly granted by the state. He proposed in the plan that a “limited variance to the Dillon Rule is required so as to let localities protect agriculture, water, and scenic or historic resources as they see fit, in accord with their own perceived needs and interests.” He was not specific as to what the “limited variance” should be, however.

In the area of education, he said the state must “strive to ‘fully fund’ ” the Standards of Quality for Virginia public schools, although he has acknowledged that the state currently cannot afford to fund folly those standards, which establish basic statewide goals for education.

The governor-elect, who outlined his positions on education in a plan released June 25, said teacher salaries in Virginia also should be increased—to retain and attract good teachers and to maintain quality education. He added that Virginia has dropped to 39th in teacher salaries, from 26th in 1976.

Tuition Tax Credits

He has opposed also three proposals made by the Reagan administration that would establish tuition tax credits, reduce federal impact aid, and impose a salary ceiling for eligibility for federally-insured student loans.

He said the tax credits for private school students would damage public education; that reductions in impact aid, which go to the state to compensate for children who live on federal facilities, would put an added burden on the state budget; and that a $25,000 ceiling on federal student loans would make many middle-class students ineligible and hurt their chances for a college education.

To strengthen the state’s criminal justice system, Robb proposed prompt trials, stiffer bail, and bifurcated trials for repeat offenders so that juries can take into : account a criminal’s prior i record when sentencing. : He also proposed ins creasing the maximum fine