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Peer reviewedKarnes, Frances A.; Stephens, Kristen R. – Exceptional Children, 2000
This article presents a brief history of the transition of the federal definition for students who are gifted and talented, as well as a description of other definitions that have affected state definitions. A review of state definitions in 1990 and 1998 indicates that 29 states have modified their definition. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Classification, Definitions, Educational Legislation
Peer reviewedBrown, Wesley; Conroy, Maureen – Infants and Young Children, 1999
Examines early-intervention entitlements currently extended by all states. Perspectives from the legislative process, federal and state implementation, judicial interpretation, and professional views are included. Distinctions among the key provisions for differing early intervention service systems are presented, legal cases are reviewed, and…
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Disabilities, Early Intervention, Educational Legislation
Peer reviewedYell, Mitchell L.; Rozalski, Michael E. – Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 2000
This article presents an overview of federal and state laws intended to prevent school violence and examines related decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court. School districts' reactions to violence are discussed and a framework is proposed that school districts can use to develop legally correct policies regarding violence. (CR)
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Court Litigation, Educational Legislation, Educational Policy
Download full textMitchell, Melissa, Ed. – 1997
This policy brief reviews relationships between state special education funding formulas and placements in which children with disabilities are served, specifically compliance with mandates for a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) and placement in the least restrictive environment (LRE). Data analyzed were for the school year 1992-93.…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Compliance (Legal), Disabilities, Educational Legislation
Peer reviewedScheuermann, Brenda; Johns, Beverly – Behavioral Disorders, 2002
This article discusses the importance of child advocacy and describes major challenges to advocates for students with emotional and behavioral disorders in three areas: legislative and judicial, educational, and media. Suggestions are offered for effective advocacy in each area. A list of resources for advocacy is also provided. (Contains…
Descriptors: Activism, Behavior Disorders, Change Strategies, Child Advocacy
Naylor, Michele – 2002
The evolution of eight Tech Prep consortia since reauthorization of federal Tech Prep legislation in 1998 was examined in a 4-year longitudinal study. Cross-consortium changes were identified through field visits and personal interviews between 1998-2001 with a wide range of stakeholders, especially administrators, faculty, and students.…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Academic Standards, Access to Education, Accountability
