By seeking to compel a religious organization to conform to a perceived government policy, the Internal Revenue Service violates both the free exercise and establishment clauses of the first amendment. This would open the door for further use of taxing power to pressure religious organizations to change. (Author/MSE)

Reviews the law and regulations developing in the area of employers' right to ban foreign languages during the work day. Management is advised to inventory the times, places, and occasions when English is essential and to publicize a rule covering such circumstances. (Author/MLF)

Section 702 of Title VII partially exempts religious educational institutions, allowing them to give employment preference to individuals of a particular religion. The conflict with First Amendment rights of sectarian schools and claims of nonsectarian schools are discussed. (MSE)

An interview with Terrel H. Bell, the Secretary of Education, is presented. The future of the Department of Education, the declining quality of education, federal regulations, the Lau Regulations, and the goals of the secretary are discussed. (MLW)

Although the spirit of the Rehabilitative Act of 1973 is laudable, many colleges have discovered more questions than answers in their attempts to comply with Section 504 without watering down their educational programs' quality. Colleges must creatively seek additional information for planning and implementation of admissions revisions. (MSE)

The federal role in sponsoring constructive educational changes related to experiential learning credit is presented. The federal government, it is suggested, possesses the statutory power, historical record, and capability to take a supportive role in resolving the issues involved in the award, articulation, and transfer of experiential learning…

Reviews National Science Foundation's (NSF) functions defined by the Congress and outlines the budget request for fiscal year 1982 and associated proposed rescissions for fiscal year 1981. Reviews the role of the National Science Board in assisting the President by establishing policies and priorities, and by guiding NSF activities. (Author/SK)

Seven weaknesses of accreditation are described: long intervals between site visits, automatic accreditation of branches, weak penalties, inadequate public disclosure, inadequate enforcement, leadership shortcomings, and problems with program evaluation. (Author/MLW)

This research suggests that school districts can simultaneously comply with Title I and violate congressional intent for expanding and improving the regular program. Losses in instructional time accompanying Title I may explain its ineffectiveness. (CP)

A study of vocational teachers' perceptions of the outcomes of Title IX implementation in vocational education showed that attitudes toward the desirability of Title IX were related to the teacher's content area. Perceptions of obstacles to implementation were primarily a function of familiarity with Title IX. (SK)

Examines the controversy that has arisen over the implementation of the private school section of the regulations concerning the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975 and analyzes the constitutionality of the regulations under the case law on the establishment clause. (Author/IRT)

Through the requirements of Title IX and of various sports organizations, enforced by the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare and the courts, the external regulation of intercollegiate sports is a salient fact of college and university existence. The legal basis for regulation and some examples of enforcement are examined. (JMD)

It is essential that those involved in planning understand the major impacts that increasing agency regulations and growing educational expectations are having on both existing and new educational facilities. Creative professional services are available to assist districts in understanding options. (Author/MLF)

The subject of health policy and its influence on patients and providers is explored with an emphasis on an interprofessional consortium, devoted to representing the consumer constituency. Expanded involvement and expenditures by the federal government in the health care field are discussed and the need for regulatory reform is described.…

Difficulties experienced by colleges with the regulations and policies of the Veterans Administration regarding the eligibility of veterans for educational benefits are discussed. Especially problematic are the "standards of progress" and "seat time" regulations. A study undertaken to examine the problem has not produced any…