The trend seems to be in the direction of the federal government recognizing the state as the primary legitimate source for educational policy-making. This is not to say, however, that the federal government has given up trying to accomplish beneficial educational ends because of the limitation that the states' supremacy seems to posit. Public…

Many states have statutes authorizing school districts to indemnify their employees against financial liability to persons claiming injury on school property or in school-related activities. Some statutes specifically permit the district to secure insurance for this purpose. Relatively few states, however, require either kind of protection. A few…

Outlined are some of the rules for implementing Subchapter IV of Chapter 115, a Wisconsin Statute enacted to ensure the identification and development of services for children with exceptional educational needs. (SB)

An effective strategy to improve state planning for delivery of services to the handicapped is seen to involve a carefully developed "action sequence". (Author/SB)

Interview data indicate that Nebraska's statutory provision of drug education for those convicted of possession or sale of illegal drugs does not deter illicit drug use. A comparison of instructors' and participants' responses to the same questions reveal major ideological differences regarding drug policy in general, and marijuana policy…

The responses to an informal survey of the states indicate that most states are either giving competency tests, developing them, or making plans to do so. Many aspects of the current practices and trends need study and discussion. (Author/IRT)

Traces the development of a bargaining relationship, discusses the likely outcomes of a first contract, and illustrates the appropriateness of a more mature collective bargaining relationship for meeting a likely crisis of the 1980s. (MB)

This paper examines some of the problems associated with institutionalizing delinquent children and concludes with a proposal to abolish the training school system as practiced in Ontario. (MJB)

The Florida Teacher Education Center Bill of 1974 is described, and the Osceola County Center program is examined to illustrate a county-focused, integrated, teacher inservice effort. (MJB)

The ramifications of the passing of Proposition 13 in California are discussed as they impact upon recreational programs in the state. (JD)

Federal and state legislative changes that alter mandatory retirement requirements or private retirement and pension plans are reviewed. Social Security taxes, early retirement, disability benefits, and voluntary retirement incentives are among the topics discussed. (LBH)

Describes the Florida Educational Accountability Act of 1976. The purpose of the act is to validate the high school diploma, thereby improving the quality of public education and eliminating the continued need for social promotion. (Author/MLF)

A California model Integration Incentive Act proposing financial bonuses to school districts for giving pupils integrated education opportunities is presented. Some of the more difficult policy issues involved in drafting an integration incentive plan are examined, and cost estimates based on California school district data are discussed. (MJB)

Constitutional and statutory remedies to protect teachers from three specific kinds of interference (obstructing teacher association's communication with members, barring Uniserv directors from representing or visiting members, dismissing association leaders) are discussed. (MJB)

The Oklahoma City police strike of 1975 is examined. Available from the Commerce Clearing House, Inc., 4025 W. Peterson Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60646. (IRT)