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Peat, Marwick, Mitchell and Co., Columbia, MD. – 1977
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…
Descriptors: Drug Education, Drug Legislation, History, Marihuana
Integrated Educ, 1969
Descriptors: Associate Degrees, Black Studies, Professional Education, State Legislation
Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, Washington, DC. – 1978
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;…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Educational Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, State Legislation
Iowa State Dept. of Public Instruction, Des Moines. – 1978
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…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Conceptual Schemes, Guidelines, Models
Williams, Allan F. – 1978
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…
Descriptors: Children, Foreign Countries, Legislation, Motor Vehicles
Daiger, Denise C.; And Others – 1978
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…
Descriptors: Correctional Institutions, Criminals, Justice, Models
Wisconsin State Dept. of Public Instruction, Madison. – 1977
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)
Descriptors: Educational Finance, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Legislation
Wagoner, Jennings L., Jr. – 1978
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…
Descriptors: Educational History, Educational Legislation, Higher Education, Political Issues
Education Commission of the States, Denver, CO. Child Abuse and Neglect Project. – 1978
The report catalogues the status of state legislation regarding the elements dealing with child abuse and neglect and analyzes the trends, issues, and problems of selected subject areas in which public policy may not yet be fully developed. Addressed are the following subject areas: reportable conditions (definition of abuse and neglect); persons…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Legal Responsibility, Policy
Zirkel, Perry A. – 1979
This paper concerns the legal aspects of teacher evaluation and how it remains largely a matter of state control. It discusses federal overlays and state law and then summarizes case law relating to teacher evaluation. The paper concludes that while teacher evaluation is basically a state matter, the overlay of federally protected rights and the…
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Speeches
Pennsylvania State Dept. of Public Welfare, Harrisburg. – 1977
The document presents the 1977 annual report on child abuse as required by Pennsylvania's Child Protective Services Law of 1975 (Act 124). Following an introductory section is a section summarizing Act 124, which is designed to facilitate the identification of and service provision to cases of child abuse. Section III outlines activities of the…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Social Services, State Agencies, State Legislation
Pennsylvania State Dept. of Public Welfare, Harrisburg. – 1978
The document presents the 1978 annual report on child abuse as required by Pennsylvania's Child Protective Services Law of 1975 (Act 124). Following answers to 11 common questions, an introductory section examines the nature and scope of the problem and Pennsylvania's response in Act 124. The Department of Public Welfare activities are reported…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Social Services, State Agencies, State Legislation
Download full textLINKOUS, L.W. – 1967
DURING THE 1965-66 SCHOOL YEAR, 20 CLASSES FOR THE EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED (IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS, AND HOSPITALS) ENROLLED 253 CHILDREN IN THIS PILOT PROGRAM. EVIDENCE OF NEUROLOGICAL DYSFUNCTION WAS FOUND IN 37 PERCENT OF THE STUDENTS. PSYCHIATRISTS CATEGORIZED THE STUDENTS AS HAVING TRANSIENT SITUATIONAL PERSONALITY DISORDERS…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Children, Emotional Disturbances, Pilot Projects
BUTLER, HENRY E., JR. – 1966
THE AUTHOR STATES THAT GROWING DEMANDS BY ORGANIZED TEACHERS FOR NEGOTIATION CONCERNING EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS AND POLICY FORMULATION HAVE BEEN ACCOMPANIED BY A WILLINGNESS TO ACCEPT SUCH BARGAINING THROUGH PROCEDURES WHICH DO NOT INTERRUPT ORDERLY SCHOOL OPERATION. TRADITIONAL LEGAL AUTHORITY OF LOCAL BOARDS OF EDUCATION TO MAKE UNILATERAL POLICY…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Boards of Education, Collective Bargaining, State Legislation
Smith, Carl R., Ed. – Iowa Perspective, 1980
The issue presents four articles on autism. The first, "Current Issues in Programming for Autistic Children and Young Adults" by Bruce Balow, examines six issues which touch upon such aspects as definitions, identification, placement, treatment style, programs needed, cost effectiveness, and influence on policy and politics. The second…
Descriptors: Autism, Cost Effectiveness, Definitions, Identification
