Charts the evolution of the notion that the employer bears a certain responsibility for the troubled employee as it has emerged through laws and arbitration and considers the nature and scope of that responsibility. Available from St. John's Law Review, Fromkes Hall, Grand Central and Utopia Parkways, Jamaica, NY 11439. (Author/IRT)

Concern over shrinking state financial support for the University of Michigan prompted administrators to create a comprehensive program to educate communities and promote citizen caring about funding priorities for colleges and universities. The program and support system are described. Communication of information and data collection are…

The increasing rate of absenteeism among Canadian and U.S. public school students is discussed noting the widespread effects of low attendance. Eight questions are provided as a starting point for reassessment of school board attendance policy. Ontario attendance legislation and current enforcement practices are briefly explained. (SB)

Ohio's initiative in geriatric education shows that the federal government need not be the initiator in charting new directions. Diversity of medical education and practice can be an asset. The Ohio model provides a replicable means of transition and holds great promise for other states. (Author)

The main uses of competency based teacher education techniques are to develop understanding of public school students and practices, improve instructional methodology, and enhance skills needed in working with special students in reading programs. (JD)

Facility planning officers who have identified the most cost advantageous and educationally beneficial site on which to erect a building for their school systems and have attempted to negotiate a purchase of the parcel or parcels to no avail can consider a petition in eminent domain as an alternative next step. (Author/MLF)

The Legislative Environmental Advisory Group (LEAG) is an experimental program whose purpose is to produce public policy research on environmental issues for Iowa state legislators. LEAG's membership, selection of six manageable research areas, evaluation of projects, scheduling, and dissemination of results are briefly discussed. (MLW)

The author examines concerns about whether or not, and by what criteria, handicapped students should be included in or excluded from comprehensive competency testing programs, as well as the implications of minimum competency testing for the handicapped. Pertinent legislation from several states is discussed. (Author/SJL)

The New Jersey Education Association outlines a 55 point plan for quality education in New Jersey school districts, in relation to the state's 1975 school improvement law for "Thorough and Efficient Education." (SJL)

The author looks at the results for California schools of Proposition 13--the 1978 state initiative cutting property tax support--particularly immediate outcomes and the long-term need to cut staff. (SJL)

The author cites several definitions of "accountability" in education, looks at some state accountability legislation and lawsuits, and considers the meaning of and obstacles to educational accountability. Discussing such topics as who is accountable for success and who controls the curriculum, he concludes that legislating accountability in…

The most dramatic impact of Proposition 13 on California school districts was that the state, in follow-up actions, reduced the number of matters that could be decided locally. (Author/MLF)

Addressed are the procedural requirements of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, which prohibits discrimination against public and private employees on the basis of age. These requirements are examined in the light of the relevant statutory language, the legislative history of the act, and its remedial purposes. (JMD)

From the viewpoint of a state legislator, discusses ways that educators and legislators can combine their expertise to improve the educational policy-making process and to develop useful information on educational programs that can serve as a basis for constructive, informed legislative action. (JG)

Since 1853 NJEA has been in the forefront in its efforts to gain important legislation for the children and teachers of New Jersey. Describes legislation on which NJEA seeks progress. (Editor/RK)