Describes how Florida's reading professionals entered the legislative halls and prevailed, and provides a list of problems that other reading professionals might avoid in their political efforts to influence legislation. (RB)

On August 5, 1971, the Governor of Massachusetts signed a measure which outlawed discrimination on the basis of sex in the public schools of the State. Attempts to answer the questions asked most often about this law, such as why this form of legislation was chosen and how the law is working in practice. (Author/JF)

The AIA's first citation for "excellence in environmental protection and improvement" is given to the State of Oregon, its citizens, and government officials, with a special commendation to Governor Tom Mc Call. (Author)

Analyzes the background behind the application of the state action doctrine to a state school newspaper and analyzes the results of such application on a paper's obligation to accept advertising. (Author)

Depot was designed to provide teachers with a general understanding of the drug scene, implement the new state drug education guide, distribute and implement drug resources, and stimulate local school drug education programs. (Author)

Two landmark court cases have upheld the constitutional right of handicapped children to a publicly supported educational program, and to various procedural safeguards to insure fair implementation of that right. Neither case deals directly with the right to an "adequate" education. Presents arguments lawyers could present in raising this adequacy…

This guide provides basic information needed to meet standards for pesticide applicator certification. Chapter one outlines the legislative history of pesticide regulation in New Hampshire especially requirements for certification and pesticide classification. The second chapter provides clarification of terms as they are used in this series of…

This study is a comprehensive analysis of issues concerning marijuana that are of importance to state policy makers. It reviews the medical, legal, and historical dimensions of marijuana use and examines the range of policy approaches toward marijuana possession and use which state officials have considered. Attention is directed to the experience…

This book represents the first part of a larger, 7,400 page "Compendium of State Legal Standards for the Provision of Public Education." The entire study summarizes and categorizes the education laws and regulations of the fifty states and the District of Columbia in four areas: powers, duties, and functions; programs, materials, and facilities;…

Presented is a model for the development of school policies and rules for identifying and reporting child abuse. The document provides a model statement of rules and includes information regarding who must report, under what circumstances must a report be made, how a report is made, penalty, inservice, social service contacts, publication of…

Young children and infants are especially vulnerable to serious injury in auto collisions because so few of them are protected by restraints or because legally required restraint devices are improperly used. Seat belt use laws tend to exclude children and child restraint legislation which exists includes gaps and shortcomings that limit its…

Due to the controversy over the institution of parole and recent changes in the criminal justice and penal system of Maryland, statistical models mirroring current parole practice were developed. These are described in this document in an effort to stimulate discussion leading to an explicit and equitable parole policy. Such variables as offense…

This edition contains the statutes relevant to private schools and their employees. Legislation enacted through January 3, 1977 is included. Also included are relevant provisions of the Wisconsin Constitution. (Author/IRT)

Thomas Jefferson considered the founding of the University of Virginia one of the most important accomplishments of his life. So revered is Jefferson today that one might assume that Virginia legislators enthusiastically supported his suggestions for the founding of the university. Rather, his suggestions were resisted and it was necessary for him…