It has been suggested that policy formation may be influenced by multiple models, institutional theories, rations models of policy, as well as policy perceived as an interpretive problem. This paper examines the history of accountability reporting and educational goals policy in New Mexico and recent evidence from school-level personnel in light…

North Carolina school districts thinking about building new educational facilities are legislatively required to conduct an analysis that compares the costs and feasibility of building the new building versus renovating an old building. This document contains the cost and feasibility forms suggested for use in this analysis. The forms provide a…

This publication details all of the official rules and regulations of the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association. Some of the items discussed are: All-Star Contests; Appeal Procedure; Associate Member School; Awards; Conditioning Programs; Investigative Procedure; Non-School Competition; Postgraduates/Higher Institutions; Practice Sessions;…

The Code of Virginia requires school divisions statewide to submit data annually to the Department of Education (DOE) on incidents of discipline, crime, and violence. These incidents shall include: (1) those that occurred on school property, on a school bus, or at a school-sponsored activity; and (2) offenses, wherever committed, by students…

Employment Standards for Vocational Education Supervisory positions are addressed on page 5 in the 1999 Rules, Regulations and Minimum Standards for the Governance of Tennessee Public Schools, 0520-1-2-.03(10)(i). School systems were notified by the Assistant Commissioner of Vocational-Technical Education in April 1999 that the standard must be…

This study examined state adolescent immunization requirements and the regulatory context in which immunization programs operate, identifying current state regulations on informed parental consent. Data from the LEXIS-NEXIS legal database and surveys of state immunization program officials indicated that parental consent was standard in 43 states.…

Discusses the history of the University of Delaware by dividing its history into four time periods, focusing on its state-university relationship. Concludes there is need for more research into higher education institutions that have a state-university relationship for the benefit of providing additional comparison data about the relationship.…

Presents the 1997 position of the National Association for the Education of Young Children regarding licensing and public regulation of early childhood programs. Discusses current shortcomings in licensing systems. Delineates 10 principles for effective regulation related to regulation criteria; complementary professional licensing of individuals;…

Study sought to explain determinants of public higher education enrollment across states at public colleges and universities. A policy simulation, based on empirical results, suggests that if tuition continues to rise, states are faced with reducing supply through lower state appropriations, or attempting to maintain current supply by increasing…

Discusses how in addition to federal regulations, student financial aid officers must understand state regulations concerning distance and Internet learning. A state challenge to the right of the institution to enroll distance learning students could deprive those students of access to Title IV benefits; if the issue is ignored, the challenge…

Of 50 state departments, only 34% require credentialing of two-year college technical instructors; 7 that did in 1990 do not now. Work experience remained important for those without bachelor's degrees. Of 22 technical teacher education programs, 13 offer degrees. Both undergraduate and graduate programs have decreased occupational education…

Describes how, despite a series of fatal fires on campuses a few years ago, state and federal proposals to require sprinklers or other safety features on campuses have gone nowhere. (EV)

Three major investigations were conducted in an effort to determine the impact of home school regulations on educational enrollments in the United States. Home school regulations were obtained from state departments of education and investigated to determine the strength of the accountability measures. Populations representative of the school-age…

Since passage of the Education of All Handicapped Children Act in 1975, professionals and parents have disagreed concerning how to define and implement the related services requirement of the law. Some states have enacted statutes or regulations establishing eligibility criteria; however, many have not. Although a number of due process and court…

Over the past ten years there have been signs in Russia of a dangerous widespread tendency to underrate the creation of a whole set of conditions necessary for expanded reproduction of the country's science potential. Russia has fallen farther and farther behind technologically, its ability to compete in the world markets of science-intensive…