Poor rural residents are often denied equal protection, due process, and other constitutional rights given to every American. The application of justice in rural America is lacking in its: (1) law enforcement quality, (2) judicial process functions, and (3) participation by the poor and ethnic minorities residing within its jurisdiction. Several…

Discusses the laws involving duration and domicile laws defining noncitizen's status in relation to residency requirements in education. Considers the extension of the "Plyler vs. Doe" decision to higher education. Reviews some state statutes for "Plyler-like" situations and finds many state practices to be unconstitutional.…

An attempt to formulate a legal framework to aid lawyers considering legal challenges to student classifications such as uneducable, mentally retarded, emotionally disturbed, hyperkinetic, vocational, etc. (JF)

Investigates the viability of State action theories and analyzes the distinction between the public and private sectors of higher education by investigating the case law on the State action doctrine as applied to private higher education. (Author)

State court rulings in the last three years have been more sympathetic to boards that introduce sex education and family life programs. Summarizes five cases involving sex education. (Author/WM)

Considers the utility of the due process clause as a basis for challenging policies of educational finance that result in variations in per pupil revenues. (WD)

This note briefly outlines the legislative purposes and the general procedural requirements of Title VII, including the ambiguity of the time limitations on filing. It is suggested that the time limitations with the EEOC should not be rigidly construed and that tolling of the limitation periods is often justified. (Author/LBH)

Since Congress has enacted no statutes of limitations for the governance of claims brought under the older civil rights acts, various state limitation provisions must be applied. Aspects of the problem of uncertainty are examined, and several means of resolution are suggested. (LBH)

This paper addresses application of the Doctrine of Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies (the legal doctrine that a party may not seek judicial relief for supposed or threatened injuries until the prescribed administrative remedies have been exhausted), in relation to cases brought under the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975…

Discusses the history and development of laws protecting children's rights up to the recent Goss vs. Lopez decision on suspension. (EJT)

Three changes in trial procedure are proposed to minimize the effects of individual juror bias and those biases that are artifically induced by lawyers. Since certain personality types are likely to maintain whatever prejudices they bring to court, no one should be exempted from jury duty unless he is mentally retarded or physically incapacitated…

Discusses written and unwritten tests of teachers and such issues as due process, equal protection, and test validity. (IRT)

Discusses Yellow Springs Exempted Village School District Board of Education vs Ohio High School Athletic Association where U.S. District Court in Ohio held unconstitutional a state athletic association rule prohibiting girls from participating on the same team as boys in contact sports. Available from City School of Law, 5100 Rockhill Road, K.C.,…

The arguments in favor of and against monetary redress for survivors of America's wartime internment camps are presented. Pro-redress arguments emphasize the injustices done the victims. Anti-redress arguments focus on the duties for citizenship and the reasonable actions politicians might have concluded were necessary to win the war. (PS)

Compares two court cases to determine (1) the nature of the institution itself and (2) the nature of State involvement at the institution. Points out that (1) a confrontation between two constitutionally protected rights and (2) the significance of the absence of any racial discrimination characterize both cases. (Author)