Considers rulings by more than 15 state supreme courts in which state legislation permitting public sector bargaining and arbitration was found to be constitutional. Denounces judicial approval of this legislation, arguing that the laws oppose Lockian traditions of constitutional representative government and are a threat to democracy. (PGD)

California laws governing the preparation and licensing of teachers were revised in 1970. The revised bill excluded health education as a teaching specialty. Various lobbying methods were attempted and eventually a bill was passed to correct this situation by the state legislature. Unfortunately, the bill was vetoed. (JN)

Summarizes the 10-year accomplishments of Students for Environmental Quality from Bellport High School, New York, including successful halting of local waste oil pollution, instigating state laws to prohibit seal killing and protect the Carmans River wetlands, and details current efforts to assist in passage of a state "bottle bill."…

Since federal and state laws directly influence the professional activities of physical educators, it is essential to understand the implications of particular laws and regulations as well as legal processes. Some misconceptions about the law are examined, and techniques by which physical educators can affect educational policy are explored. (JN)

In 1977, a 10-year plan was developed for the improvement of health education in North Carolina schools through the hiring of additional health coordinators, the development of new health education curriculum guides, and the creation of additional health education programs. (JN)

In an effort to simplify the credentialing process for teacher preparation in California, legislation was implemented to reduce the number of credentials. The new health education credential includes two plans: (1) a double-major and five years in school; and (2) a plan in which health education is subsumed under another recognized single subject.…

Discusses court cases and proposed legislation dealing with such issues as school prayer and the right of parents to educate students at home for religious reasons. (JM)

This analysis of American states' deinstitutionalization of mentally retarded citizens found considerable interstate variation in policy and no consistent internal policy toward deinstitutionalization for other groups (i.e. juvenile offenders). Political culture and legislative capability were the strongest predictors of state use of community…

Reviews the 12-year history of negotiations concerning governance in institutions of higher education in New York since passage of the Taylor Law. (IRT)

The authors report findings of a survey of school administrators' and educators' attitudes toward Massachusetts Chapter 766 and P.L. 94-142 (the Education for All Handicapped Children Act). Advantages and problems of the laws are discussed, and parental involvement in right to education laws is considered. (SBH)

The New Jersey Education Association refutes arguments being made by critics of New Jersey's educational tenure law. (SJL)

Analyzes the significance of the "Krispy Kreme" decision which provides tens of millions of employees with a federal remedy against retailiatory discharge. The case raises a fundamental question of federalism for it may collide with state remedies. (Author/IRT)

Discusses the increased influence of state legislative bodies on college governance and examines the need for effective lobbying on the part of college administrators. Provides guidelines for lobbying, recommending familiarity with key calendar dates, committee structures, the chairperson's power, the party in control, and the flow of legislation.…

Two recreation and conservation programs in North Carolina are discussed and qualifications for inclusion in the state's trail or river systems are listed. Available from: Center for Environmental, Camping and Outdoor Education; University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Pine Lake Field Campus; 4016 Blumenthal Road; Greensboro, NC, 27406. (AN)

Describes the requirements of the new Florida legislation concerning teacher certification. The legislation shifts the focus of recertification from colleges to local districts while removing state funding incentives for teachers to earn advanced degrees. (Author/IRT)