Provides a current update of state regulation and licensing practices concerning marriage and family therapists, which would be of interest to those attempting to modify or promote legislation. Half the states have not even considered such legislation. (JAC)

A constitutional finance system should provide each student with a minimum adequate education and should assure that extras not depend on where a student lives. Available from Ohio State Law Journal, 1659 North High St., Columbus, OH 43210. (Author/IRT)

Examines the rationales for both including and excluding supervisory and administrative personnel from collective bargaining, the historical contexts of these positions, and how the issues have been dealt with by statutes and interpretive decisions in different states. (Author/IRT)

Proposes that the courts order school authorities to cut programs as necessary to fund desegregation rather than order a tax that has been prohibited in the state or locale. Available from Michigan Law Review, Hutchins Hall, Ann Arbor, MI 48109. (Author/IRT)

Increases in abortions can be traced to changing public opinion, women entering the labor force, and higher levels of premarital sexual activity. Abortion tends to be more common among younger women and those in lower income and education categories. More aggressive family planning programs are needed. (JAC)

Notes reasons why, despite ample legislative provision, gifted programs are developing slowly in New Jersey. Also provided is the position statement on gifted and talented education of the New Jersey Education Association. (SJL)

Identifies the groups contributing to the writing and thinking on scientific creationism and the five-step strategy used to influence local boards of education and state legislatures on the subject. (Author/MLF)

Uses the statutes of South Carolina as an example of the legal requirements for teacher dismissal and decertification. Argues that it is by no means impossible under the law to discharge or decertify a teacher, nor is the process nearly so complicated as some administrators claim. (Author/IRT)

Flaws in the tax structures supporting public schools are pointed out and suggestions are made for changes. (JD)

This article examines the trend toward tax reduction in many states and discusses the possible effects on educational finance. (MC)

Shows the scope of collective bargaining and arbitration for tenure that has developed in New York. Examines both the statutory background of the right of collective bargaining for tenure and the recent case law on the subject. (Author/IRT)

Should provide the Illinois practitioner with a working knowledge of the rights of his or her client and, more importantly, with an awareness of the available remedies by which to vindicate those rights. Available from IIT/Chicago-Kent College of Law, 77 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606; single copies $5.00. (Author/IRT)

Updates the news on education, racial issues, sex discrimination, etc. for various states. (AM)