Discusses some Supreme Court rulings that affect the rights of students and teachers. Includes discussion of the balancing test, due process, and equal protection. Offers five principles to guide administrators in interpretating the legal ramifications of school policy. (Author/WD)

The problems the mentally retarded defendant confronts in the legal system are discussed, and a model to correct some of the problems is proposed. It is emphasized that the police, lawyers, and judges are often ill-informed about the mentally retarded. (Author/SW)

The DeFunis case regarding reverse discrimination in law school admissions, won in the state trial court, reversed by the State Supreme Court, then rejected in 1974 in the U.S. Supreme Court as a "moot" case (DeFunis had already graduated), is reviewed. An outline of the appeal argument is included along with discussion of the unresolved…

How should employers respond to applicants and employees with AIDS-related conditions, and how do they resolve employment problems arising from those situations? This article provides some guidance for employers who are currently facing these questions. Discusses legal ramifications, employee attitudes, cost-related considerations, and health…

This article discusses legal concepts and court decisions as they apply to teachers and schools. (RC)

This brief paper uses a question-and-answer format to summarize requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 related to employment of individuals who are HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) positive. Questions address the following topics: (1) eligibility of individuals who are HIV-positive or who have AIDS (Acquired Immune…

The Pro Se Court, a courtroom for the little guy'', is also an ideal courtroom for elementary students because decisions are explained in layman's terms. In this special court, children can begin to understand the judicial process through firsthand observation. (Author)

The scope of protection from private discrimination afforded by section 1985(3) of the Civil Rights Act of 1871 is examined. Focus is on the implications of two cases: Brown v. Villanova University and Committee to Save Saint Thomas More v. the Roman Catholic Archdiocese. (LBH)

This document is one in a series that addresses issues of employment and dismissal matters in the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. This issue focuses on employment at will, which exists at the will of each party. At-will employees are employed for an indefinite term; either side may end the employment without the others' consent.…

Analyzes the validity of parietal rules under both the due process and equal protection clauses of the Fourteenth Amendment. Models of substantive due process and equal protection are developed and applied to the various types of parietal rules that have been implemented at universities throughout the nation. (Author/JT)

Summarizes the major legal principles that govern courts in determining whether a wrong has occurred and, if so, what remedies may properly be applied. Far from promoting white flight, courts are said to have achieved stable integration. (Author/AM)

Examines the DeFunis case and preferential admissions policies, the standard of judicial review in testing these programs under the equal protection clause, the relevance of the educational setting to the scope of judicial review, the goals offered to justify preferential admission, and possible alternative means of accomplishing the goals. (JT)

This paper presents a concise history of the concept of affirmative action, tracing its evolution through various presidential executive orders and federal legislation. Also included is a definition of affirmative action and a brief discussion of its implications for colleges and universities. (JG)

The application of Title IX and the HEW regulation to intercollegiate sports is described, and the relationships among Title IX, the equal protection doctrine, and the proposed equal rights amendment to the Constitution are assessed. (LBH)