This handbook contains the statutes and regulations pertaining to teacher education and certification in the state of Kentucky. (JD)

This handbook contains laws, rules, and regulations of the New York State Education Department that govern certification of nurse practitioners in New York State. General provisions cover education, prescriptive privilege, practice agreements and protocols, reciprocal certification with other states or countries, and certification in specialty…

This document presents national voluntary skill standards for direct service practitioners working with individuals with and without disabilities, called Community Support Human Service Practitioners (CSHSP). A rationale for such standards is presented. The skill standards are then presented, organized around 12 broad, functional themes of human…

Ohio's program standards for school foundation units for gifted children are presented in outline form. Areas covered (with sample rules in parentheses) include the following: general standards (elements of a written proposal to request approval from the Division of Special Education), student eligibility (the areas of giftedness included),…

The laws, rules, and regulations of the New York State Education Department that govern professional veterinary medicine and animal health technology practice in the state are presented. Licensure requirements are described, and complete application forms and instructions for obtaining license and first registration as a licensed veterinarian and…

The handbook contains laws, rules, and regulations of the New York State Education Department that govern dentistry and dental hygiene practice in the state. It describes licensure requirements and includes complete application forms and instructions for obtaining license and first registration as a dentist and dental hygienist. Applicants are…

A handbook with laws, rules, and regulations of the State Education Department of New York governing nursing practice is presented. It describes licensure requirements and includes complete application forms and instructions for obtaining license and first registration as a licensed practical nurse and professional registered nurse. Applicants are…

An important and widely noticed trend among health professions and occupations in the 1970s has been the increasingly widespread use of credentialing mechanisms. These mechanisms are intended to ensure that health services are provided adequately and with at least a minimum degree of competence. This report is intended to enhance and broaden…

This statement presents the position of and addresses the needs of the professional members of the American Personnel and Guidance Association (APGA) divisions and regions. The seven sections discuss: (1) the development of the statement; (2) guidelines for avoiding charges of irresponsible practice; (3) qualifications of test users (those who…

The Colorado Vocational Act of 1970 was adopted by the Colorado General Assembly to provide assistance to local school districts operating vocational education programs approved by the Colorado State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education. The rules detail the requirements and processes for reimbursement of school districts under…

Outlines the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 in regard to libraries. Discusses the responsibilities libraries have in hiring disabled persons and providing services, accommodations, and telecommunications, and describes ADA compliance activities in Florida. (96 references/notes) (EA)