This document records testimony from a hearing before the Committee on Education and Labor that was held to discuss the inappropriate use of seclusion and restraint practices in classrooms. The statements presented in this report discuss the Federal Government's role in protecting the health and safety of students and school staff. Member…

The Virginia Board of Education's "Student Conduct Policy Guidelines" were first developed in 1994 in response to action by the 1993 General Assembly requiring the Virginia Board of Education to establish such guidelines. In 2004, the "Guidelines" underwent a major revision in response to requirements of § 22.1-279.6. of the…

This congressional report contains testimony pertaining to extending child care services to the Job Corps Program within the Job Training Partnership Act. The report includes testimony given by representatives of the following agencies and organizations: Management Training Corporation; the Los Angeles Job Corps Center; the Parent and Child…

This report on issues relating to parent and teacher responsibility for unruly students was presented to the 1989 General Assembly of North Carolina (1989 session) by the Legislative Research Committee. Committee proceedings are detailed followed by committee findings and recommendations. Twelve recommendations are offered in the areas of: (1)…

This document contains the proceedings of a hearing held on August 13, 1999, before the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth, and Families. The hearing addressed school safety, discipline, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Following opening remarks of the congressmen, the report includes…

Pure research in school law is not possible, since the researcher must rely on inquiry that can be verified by experience and observation in the field. The studies produced in the past year tend to fall into the following classes: compliance, accountability, impact, cost-effectiveness, Supreme Court decisions, and the process by which minority law…

The legislative actions taken by California from 1977 through 1979 are discussed in detail. The purpose behind this legislation is to help prevent and identify criminal and violent behavior in schools. (JN)

The authors answer questions regarding due process procedures, particularly in relation to P.L. 94-142, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act. (SBH)

The document contains the verbatim reports of nine hearings held on H. R. 14454, the bill to extend the authorization of appropriations for the Vocational Education Act of 1963 until Fiscal Year 1980, including the full texts of all prepared statements and exhibits of various kinds. The statements were made by a wide variety of people, including…

This document reports oral testimony and prepared statements of persons who testified at hearings on the financial difficulties confronting the Higher Education Assistance Foundation (HEAF) and the impact that situation has on the Stafford Student Loan Program of the Department of Education. Witnesses included: Lauro F. Cavazos, U.S. Department of…

This review of selected creationism/evolution cases illustrates that neutrality toward religion has not been achieved by the current understanding and application of the First Amendment. Nine cases are cited and discussed: (1) "Wright v. Houston Independent School District" (1970); (2) "Williams v. Board of Education of the County of Kanawha"…

The concept of sovereign immunity in English law originated in both early canon law and the feudal system, became formalized in case law under King Henry II, and as the royal prerogative, became established into statutory law under King Henry VIII. This concept of governmental immunity was adopted by the states when the union was founded. The case…

The document contains the reports of nine days of hearings held on four bills (H.R. 19, H.R. 3036, H.R. 3037, and H.R. 4797) to amend the Vocational Education Act of 1963. It includes the full texts of the bills and of all prepared statements and supplemental materials presented during the hearings. Statements were made by: (1) State and local…

The document contains the reports of 19 days of hearings held on H.R. 19, to amend the Vocational Education Act of 1963; H.R. 3270, the Career Guidance and Counseling Act of 1975; and H.R. 6251, the Vocational Education Act of 1975. It includes the full texts of the bills and of all prepared statements and supplemental materials presented during…

This paper examines how child protection legislation has affected educational systems and school personnel in Canada and the United States and draws general conclusions about the adequacy of legislation concerning child abuse reporting requirements. Vagueness in the laws leads to problems with their implementation. (PP)