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…

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…

This paper discusses a 1977-78 survey on the legislated curriculum in 50 states. The purpose of the survey was to determine who prescribes and controls school curriculum at the local level (whether the state or local school boards) and how much and what types of elementary and secondary school curriculum have been legislated by the states. Data…

The criteria (tax base, location, enrollment, curriculum, etc.) for the creation of the four types of new junior college districts as provided by Texas Public School Law and the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System are summarized. The appropriate procedures are as follows: (1) creation of a local steering committee; (2) contact…

Described is the planning behind the implementation of California's new Master Plan for Special Education, and highlighted are political problems that may be encountered and techniques which can be used in getting approval for large changes in special education programing. Suggested are ways to effect needed legislation, such as by neutralizing…

This report contains three sections, the first of which is an introduction. This section states that the purpose of this report was to assess the initial group of projects sponsored under Public Act 761 of the General Assembly of Connecticut, and to weigh the broader implications of the rationale underlying the Act. It is explained in this section…

A review of the Area V Planning Committee's study and evaluation of vocational education programs in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, California, is presented. Three generalized problem areas were addressed, including: (1) financial support for needed programs; (2) the development of new programs and the evaluation of old ones; and, (3) the lack…

One means of providing at least some assurance of more openness in governmental meetings is through enactment of state "Open Meetings" laws. This paper reviews state laws on such meetings. Two questionnaires were sent to gather basic data: one to state legislative reference services and the other to editorial officials on newspapers in…

After a brief overview of legislation on school district competitive bidding in Oklahoma, the author presents a section-by-section discussion of portions of the Public Competitive Bidding Act of 1974. (IRT)

This compendium is an appendix to a 50-state study of current legal standards for public elementary and secondary education (See EA 008 318). It compiles and digests the statutory and regulatory standards concerning education for each of the fifty states, Puerto Rico, and three trust territories. Also included is a citation to each standard and a…

This review of research on class size is organized into two parts. Part 1 presents a summary list of true statements with respect to the central topic of this study. The statements are divided into three sections: (a) class size and pupil achievement, (b) class size and teaching procedures, and (c) teacher load. Some statements can be accepted as…

Since its inception in 1972, the Higher Education Cooperation Act (HECA) is proving to be an effective agent for improving Illinois higher education, and at a nominal cost. Various HECA projects aimed at encouraging international cooperation and increasing access to higher education have involved in some way nearly every public and private college…

This report presents interpretive summaries of legislative actions in 9 western states. The states are: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, New Mexico, Utah, and Washington. The first section gives a regional roundup of 1970 legislative action on such issues as campus conduct, constitutional revision, higher education studies,…

An account of the steps which were taken to make Rio Grande College eligible to operate a public community college on its campus is provided by the president of the college. Meeting code requirements in the State, determining the reaction of citizens, surveying the district to determine the need for the community college, and meeting objections…

This document outlines the plan used in a detailed and thorough study of postsecondary education in Montana. Emphasis is placed on the study plan and a tentative list of study projects. Appendixes include a copy of House Bill No. 578 and an outline and schedule for study of postsecondary education in Montana. (MJM)