Test disclosure legislation in New York State (LaValle Act) has had a major impact on the national testing programs administered by Educational Testing Services (ETS) for various sponsoring organizations. The paper reviews the immediate operational effects of test disclosure in the following areas: (1) increase in number of test forms developed;…

This booklet, the third in a series of four, provides examples of career education legislation that has been enacted in twenty-one states. The legislation, grouped into categories, is presented in four sections, as follow: (1) appropriations and resolutions, (2) supporting legislation, (3) implementation legislation, and (4) education reform…

The report surveys key elements of the child abuse and neglect statutes of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands that were in effect on April 30, 1977. Considered are statutory elements of the reporting law, child protective services, and judicial proceedings in each of these 55…

The paper deals with the theoretical and historical aspects of special education and bilingual education which have contributed to the appearance of Chapters 766 and 71A of the General Laws of the state of Massachusetts. It is explained that Chapter 766 mandates the provision of an educational program tailored to each child's special needs and…

THE PURPOSE OF THE STUDY WAS TO PROVIDE A FACTUAL BACKGROUND AGAINST WHICH JUDGMENTS CAN BE MADE CONCERNING THE MAGNITUDE OF THE PROBLEM OF INJURY APPEARING SOME TIME AFTER THE EXPOSURE TO IONIZING RADIATION AND DETERMINE WHETHER EXISTING LAWS PERMIT A JUST AND EQUITABLE ADJUDICATION OF RADIATION COMPENSATION CLAIMS. THE STUDY WAS BASED UPON THE…

Following World War I, many Americans plunged into sport, and found the Sabbath a convenient and popular day for engaging in sporting events, especially since Sunday activities had become commonplace during the War and acceptable in many areas. However, when Pennsylvanians turned to sport on the Sabbath, they were confronted by the state's archaic…

State legislation relating to career education presently exists in 14 States (Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington), with legislation pending or in some stage of discussion in seven States (Alabama, Connecticut, Kentucky, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Rhode…

This booklet presents data in graph and chart form showing changes in the conditions of teachers, teacher education, and practice over a span of years. Included are statistics on 1) population, public school and higher education enrollment, number of teachers and average salary (1860-1970); 2) percentages of college graduates prepared to teach…

The set of standards contained in this bulletin was approved by the Maryland State Board of Education in March 1969. The standards were designed to implement provisions of certain sections of laws relating to the establishment and operation of the state's 2-year colleges. The bulletin also contains paragraphs on definition of terms, purposes and…

Privileged Communications refers to that information which belongs to the student, is shared with the counselor, and may be released only upon authorization by the student involved. This document seeks to identify states which have a stated communications privilege for school students and counselors. The report, which has complete information from…

To introduce teachers to career education as conceptualized in Arizona, a pre-test is offered. Five goals are specified, and their relationship to desirable characteristics of career education, its development, the career development ladder, career education elements, and occupational clusters is the object of brief comments. Concepts are…

This directory of teacher standards and practices commissions provides an overview of what exists nationally at this time to facilitate communication among states as they implement existing laws and plan for improved laws. Boards or commissions created by legislative act are listed, and states where governance legislation is being considered or is…

This pamphlet summarizes the labor laws affecting women working in Ohio. Descriptions of the various state laws and a listing of the relevant Federal laws are included. These laws cover wages, hours, and working conditions for women. (BH)

An accountable school is seen as being one that (1) discloses its activities, (2) makes good on staff promises, (3) assigns staff responsibility for each area of public concern, and (4) monitors its teaching and learning. School accountability laws are seen as a national demand that must be satisfied. To satisfy the present demands for…