As one of several special reports on development possibilities for the agriculture and forestry sector of the Four Corners Economic Development Region, this monograph deals with the use of industrial development bonds as a means of resolving finance problems arising from inadequate or nonexistent credit in rural areas. Distinguishing between the…

This document provides a brief legislative history of the Alabama State Junior College System, beginning with the 1961 creation of a statewide junior college governing body, and culminating with the establishment in 1973 of Chatachoochee Valley Community College, the nineteenth school in a statewide junior college system which serviced over 40,000…

The pamphlet provides guidelines for the social worker in reporting cases of suspected child abuse and neglect as required by Georgia law. Presented is information on the following topics: overview of the problem, understanding the parent, types of abuse and neglect, the social worker's duty to report, definition of protective services, how to…

The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 requires an environmental impact statement for any major federal action affecting the human environment. Now many state and local governments require impact statements from state agencies or private agencies. This handbook presents a standardized approach to the development and implementation of…

There are serious problems and abuses in American education, and they are becoming more and more visible. Problems exist at all levels in accreditation, licensing, and identifying eligibility for federal funds. No set standards have been established and there is little communication between states concerning these topics. This Council recommends…

This committee report and position paper recommends that a system of state public kindergartens should be established in Mississippi. Justification for public kindergartens is based on two major premises: (1) a belief that every child can benefit from quality kindergartens as they are described in this paper, and (2) a belief that kindergartens…

The legal position of junior colleges within the traditional hierarchy of American education is the topic of this paper. It is the author's contention that the junior college system fits more appropriately in the realm of higher education than in secondary education. To support this assertion, he reviews the levels assigned the junior college by a…

This overview of state day care licensing procedures answers eight questions basic to an understanding of licensing policies in the nation. The questions are: (1) Why is day care licensed? (2) How is day care defined for licensing purposes? (3) Which states license day care services? (4) Which departments of state government license day care? (5)…

This report is the result of questionnaires sent to members of the National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges and supplementary research. The first part generally describes various types of legislation, while the second part presents a state-by-state description of the individual bills passed. The report shows that…

Child labor laws have not attracted much attention in recent years. Much of the basic legislation and the case law dates from the early part of the 20th century. This paper discusses the Mississippi statutory law on the subject, compares that law with legislation in five other States, and discusses case law in Mississippi and in other States.…

The laws in many States concerning institutional commitment for mental health problems are antiquated in many ways. This paper, one of a series sponsored by the governor's office of education and training, presents the Mississippi law on the subject; discusses the statutory laws in selected States; examines significant case law in Mississippi and…

A grievance is a complaint by an employee of an alleged violation of any of the terms and conditions of an agreement between an employer and its employees. It must be in writing, use a particular form, and be processed in accordance with a specific procedure. A grievance procedure should be kept as simple as possible, include provision for…

America's campuses probably can anticipate several more years of student dissatisfactions and sporadic disturbances. This report, supplemented by exhibits, spells out a model bill or rights and responsibilities for campuses and is a manual for campus members concerned with protecting constructive and legal dissent and avoiding destructive and…

Presented alphabetically by state are the legal requirements for class sizes and caseloads for special education services as of June 1, 1973. The child's disability is said to be the main determinant of class size with classes for deaf and blind children generally having the lowest maximum enrollment and classes for the educable mentally retarded…

Analyzed in terms of definitions, programs, advisory committees and study groups, diagnostic procedures, and financial support are the state laws relating to gifted children. Noted is federal legislation which has defined gifted and talented children, included the gifted and talented under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and the…