Presented in tabular form as the result of a national survey are features of the architectural laws of all 50 States and the District of Columbia which relate to architectural barriers experienced by physically handicapped individuals. Legislative acts are listed in alphabetical order by State, and information is provided on the following aspects:…

The purpose of this paper is to describe and analyze a recent experience with the passage of legislation in Minnesota that gave financial relief to foreign students in public and private colleges. This bill provides for (1) grants of authority to public institutions to waive the nonresident rate of tuition, while expecting the grantees to pay at…

This document summarizes higher education bills and appropriations to higher education approved by the 1974 General Assembly of Virginia. For bills passed affecting sections of the Code of Virginia, the Code sections are identified so the full text of the legislation may be read. Resolutions do not affect Code sections and do not appear in the…

This newsletter contains reports on legislative action affecting higher education in the Southern states that had regular or special legislative sessions this year. The first section contains state-by-state highlights of these special legislative sessions. Following the highlights the Southern Regional Education Board's Legislative Correspondents…

This report contains a compilation of State-by-State statutory provisions relating to the tort liability of school districts and to their purchase of liability insurance. The statutory provisions described herein reveal various degrees of governmental immunity made available to school districts. (JF)

The background and goals of Michigan's program for the emotionally disturbed are discussed prior to a listing of rules and regulations governing the program. Administrative guidelines concern minimum school services, size of school district, definition and certification of emotional disturbance, the educational planning committee, and procedures…

Hawaii's State Plan for Library Programs under the Library Services and Construction Act includes the following sections: (1.0) General Provisions; (1.1) State Agency (exhibits are: Executive Order No. 19, and the Constitution of the State of Hawaii); (1.2) Free Library Services; (1.3) Tables of Organization; (1.4) Personnel; (1.5) Custody of…

This report contains a State-by-State summary of statutory tenure provisions for teachers and other school personnel. In those States where tenure legislation is not statewide, or where no tenure laws have yet been passed, other statutory provisions that bear on the duration of employment have been summarized. All reported enactments through…

Because of the radical variance in residency requirements from state to state and sometimes from institution to institution, and because of several court cases involving this issue, the Education Commission of the States appointed a Committee to develop (1) a statement of principles for consideration in drafting legislation in connection with…

The purposes of this study were to: (1) analyze and categorize legal differences among public 2-year college systems; and (2) analyze selected institutional variables to determine the extent of operational differences among them. For the first purpose, state constitutions and statutes were analyzed; for the second, data were collected by mailed…

This report and annotated bilbiography is issued by the Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations as part of its function to provide information on emerging issues with intergovernmental implications. Legislative and administrative environmental action of the Federal government during 1969-70 is reported. This covers policy and…

This document first takes up the broader aspects of accountability, then details in later sections specific state legislation for assessment and accountability. There are three parts. Part I, "A Crisis in Education: Accountability and Quality," provides an overview of the current issues surrounding teacher accountability. Part II, "Guidelines for…

A brief description is presented of the present uses, regulatory structure, and future potentials of cable television for Canada. Some 30% of Canada is already wired for cable, as opposed to 9% in the United States. (RH)

In order to determine the appropriate role for the State of New York in relation to cable television, a comprehensive report was prepared for the state Public Service Commission by one of its members. In addition to background detail on the technology and potential of cable television, the report investigates current cable systems and current…

The concept of accountability held by the Florida Department of Education is discussed. Their concept places a premium on clear thinking regarding educational values, on open communication between the public and the professionals, and on explanation of the manner in which resources available are used. The distinctions and relationships among the…