For the most part, teachers were protected from job layoffs so the effect of Proposition 13 is being felt by administrators and classified personnel. (IRT)

The Maine Committee on Aging, a statewide citizen advisory agency, successfully proposed legislation to abolish mandatory retirement in the public sector by July 1, 1978. The legislation also orders that a study containing recommendations for possible mandatory retirement abolition in the private sector be completed by 1979. This article discusses…

Investigates the implications for management of state and federal legislation affecting mandatory retirement ages. Included is a discussion of the costs of fringe benefits. (IRT)

Explains the state legislative process and suggests ways in which children's advocates can work for passage of progressive child welfare laws at the state level. (BR)

Ten key elements and concepts in both Wisconsin's Chapter 115 and Public Law 94-142 (Education for All Handicapped Children Act) are reviewed, and six areas which need examination in light of total programing efforts for special needs children are outlined. (SBH)

Reviews the origins of the Umstead Act (NC), its purposes and prohibitions, the provisions pertaining to schools, and some possible defenses if a violation of the act is alleged. The purpose of the act is to curtail competition by government with private business. (MD)

Conducted nationwide survey of jurisdiction-wide programs to investigate uses of paid family caregivers. Examined 50 jurisdictions, including 46 states, the District of Columbia, and three territories by a mailed questionnaire to three agencies in each jurisdiction, with a total of 89 returns. Found most jurisdictions had provisions to permit some…

Describes the Northwest Ordinance as a vision for self-government and discusses the conflict between William Henry Harrison and Jonathan Jennings in the newly formed Indiana Territory. Elaborates on how statehood in Indiana was achieved and what status slavery assumed in Indiana. (BSR)

Introduces the basic notion of equity access plans as property-based solutions to the cash flow needs of elderly homeowners and then proposes a normative response model that states can adopt to help manage the risk exposures. The recommended model incorporates regulatory, information dissemination, and educational elements. (BH)

Review of state of public library practice in Nigeria from historical times to present highlights social impact; profile of public and state libraries; resources available; effects of library legislation; problems (high illiteracy rate, lack of adequate funding, personnel, inadequate educational planning, communication); and prospects for future.…

The article reviews findings of studies on special education policy development in British Columbia which has permissive legislation regarding the education of the handicapped.Changes in the policy guidelines from 1979-83 are traced but legislative inactivity on the issue is criticized. (CL)

A Florida administrator for gifted students discusses the role of advocacy efforts in providing mandated programs for gifted students since 1976. He reviews the accomplishments of the Florida Coalition for the Education of Exceptional Students and The National Consortium for State Leadership in the Education of Gifted and Talented Children. (CL)

Examines some legislative strike remedies that have been enacted in various states and assesses their effectiveness in deterring strikes by public employees. Concludes that most such remedies are minimally effective at best. (For availability see EA 507 343) (Author/JG)

This document presents a summary of final legislative actions in the 16 Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) states based on the 2004 SREB "Legislative Reports". The states include: Alabama; Arkansas; Delaware; Florida; Georgia; Kentucky; Louisiana; Maryland; Mississippi; North Carolina; Oklahoma; South Carolina; Tennessee; Texas; Virginia;…

Violence and crime in schools affect students and their families, school employees and administrators, law enforcement and criminal justice officials, policymakers, and communities. Enactment of strong, concise school violence reporting laws is a crucial first step on the road to making schools safe and violence free. This bulletin provides an…