This information memorandum describes the selected laws, rules, and state-level activities in Wisconsin related to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and tests for antibodies to the virus (HIV) that causes AIDS. A section on current state laws on AIDS and HIV antibody testing describes laws related to informed consent for testing,…

Tuition futures programs and alternative plans are considered that might be enacted in New York State. Tuition futures is a college finance technique that involves a guarantee of stable tuition rates in return for payment years in advance. After describing tuition increases nationwide and in New York State, information is provided on prepayment or…

This manual for local government officials provides a basic introduction to all aspects of records management, including the administration of an archival program. The direct result of two recent projects which have affected State Archives services toward local governments, the manual is intended to introduce and briefly explain the essential…

The national survey of teacher certification directors was designed to assess the status of state legislation mandating services for children from birth to age 5 and to assess the progress of state education agencies in developing certification standards for teachers of the preschool handicapped. Among findings were that only 16% of all states…

The history and current problems of adoption services provided by the state of New York are discussed. First, statutory reforms since the creation in 1968 of the nation's first statewide adoption subsidy program are reviewed and adoption services aimed at providing permanent homes for children in foster care are described. Subsequently, the…

The paper addresses questions pertaining to the kinds of programs and placements which may be recommended in Phase I of the individualized education program (IEP), the development of Phase II in a planning conference, and the annual review of the IEP by the (New York) Committee on the Handicapped. Topics covered include the following: types of…

WRITTEN BY THE FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR OF THE DELAWARE AND WILMINGTON DIVISIONS OF SPECIAL EDUCATION, THIS BOOKLET PRESENTS A FIRST PERSON ACCOUNT OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF SPECIAL EDUCATION IN DELAWARE. AFTER A BRIEF DISCUSSION OF THE BEGINNINGS OF SPECIAL EDUCATION IN THE EARLY 19TH CENTURY, THE AUTHOR DESCRIBES THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE STATE DIVISION…

Intended for administrators and other school personnel responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising and conducting screening in their local school district, the booklet gives an overview of screening requirements for New York State public schools and provides information on organizing and conducting screening activities to identify…

A review and analysis was conducted of state programs in bilingual education for the purpose of describing authorizing legislation, identifying program goals, objectives and mandated or prohibited approaches or practices; defining program requirements for staff qualifications, training activities, materials development and technology and…

Created by act of the California Legislature in September of 1976, the Native American Heritage Commission seeks to identify and protect places of cultural significance to California Native Americans and to safeguard Indian religious rights. The Commission, which is composed entirely of Native Americans, provides community services to solve the…

This guide explains Maine's juvenile justice system so that juveniles and/or their parents can know what to expect or what to do in a situation involving juveniles, public officials and the law. Although it is geographically specific, it could serve as a model to other states. The booklet can serve as a checklist to make sure law enforcement…

FOLLOWING LEGISLATION TO ESTABLISH THE DELAWARE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (LATER CALLED THE DELAWARE TECHNICAL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE), A BOARD OF TRUSTEES WAS COMMISSIONED (AUGUST 1966) TO PRESENT A REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE LEGISLATURE BY JANUARY 1967. AFTER EXAMINING TWO CONSULTANT REPORTS, STUDIES MADE BY THE UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE, BY…

After a brief discussion of the issues prompting concern with competency-based education (CBE) and an explanation of what it is and why it is so popular, this document goes on to discuss action Wisconsin and other states have taken to implement CBE. Very brief accounts are given of the minimal competency-type programs implemented in Sparta,…

This issue includes legislative summaries for the 1974 sessions for 47 states and the District of Columbia, including several states whose legislatures did not meet in 1974. (JMF)

Presented is a state-by-state summary of programs and activities for young handicapped children obtained through a 1973 survey of 37 state directors of special education. Each summary includes a brief description of legislation and current programs, plans, and needs. Summarized are general problems common to all states such as a lack of specific…