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Craig, Rebecca T. – State Legislative Report, 1988
The mental health policies of the past 20 years and the evidence of unserved populations suffering from serious mental illness constitute a public health crisis. Currently there are at least 3,000,000 people in the United States suffering from mental disorders. A fully developed continuum of care is needed to respond effectively to the diverse…
Descriptors: Community Health Services, Cost Effectiveness, Federal Legislation, Financial Policy
Craig, Rebecca T. – State Legislative Report, 1988
Many mentally ill children, especially those who are seriously disturbed, are not receiving the mental health care they need. Although the federal government offers financing to the states for child and adolescent mental health programming, the primary responsibility for financing mental health services has been assumed by state governments. At…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Children, Coordination, Federal Legislation
Florida State Dept. of Community Affairs, Tallahassee. Board of Building Codes and Standards. – 1990
Accessibilty features of buildings and facilities provide the opportunity for handicapped persons in the community to become more self-reliant and independent; barrier-free design can enable a person with disabilities to achieve his or her potential for contributions to society. In 1989, the Florida Legislature passed a bill mandating changes to…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Architecture, Building Design, Design Requirements
Robinson, Nancy M.; Weimer, Linda J. – 1990
This paper discusses research on early entrance to public school and individual decisions regarding early entrance. The discussion of research findings briefly alludes to four areas of research relevant to the early admission of children to kindergarten and first grade. These areas of research concern: (1) attitudes of school personnel; (2)…
Descriptors: Admission Criteria, Decision Making, Early Admission, Enrollment
Coe, Pam; And Others – 1989
In Kentucky, 105 of 178 school districts, or 59%, are classified as rural. State law and administrative regulations presume that most school districts are both rural and isolated. The environment for rural schools in the state is heavily influenced by the fact that the majority of school districts are rural. Each school district must have a…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Public Schools, Rural Areas, Rural Education
Illinois State General Assembly, Springfield. – 1989
This edition of the Illinois school reform law includes revisions made during the recent legislative session. The text covers every aspect of organization and administration, including finance, hiring and firing, state aid allocation, teacher training and evaluation, pupil lunches, curriculum design, educational objectives, performance audits,…
Descriptors: Attendance, Educational Administration, Educational Facilities, Educational Finance
Gannett, Ellen – 1989
In recent years, the interest in how children spend their out-of-school time has resulted in program development projects at the local and state level and has influenced state and federal policymakers to propose legislation supportive of school-age child care programs. Gubernatorial and legislative efforts have succeeded in several states.…
Descriptors: Background, Federal Government, Financial Support, Government Role
Boothroyd, Paul; And Others – 1989
This document on housing for the physically disabled contains four parts: a commentary; a list of bibliographical references for the commentary; a resource guide; and a selected bibliography of government publications. The commentary portion discusses the psychological, social, and physical problems which physical disability presents to the…
Descriptors: Adults, Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Building Design, Civil Rights Legislation
Stevenson, Carol; And Others – 1989
Designed to help family day care providers and the agencies that support them reform local zoning laws that make it difficult or impossible to legally care for children in their homes, this guide outlines the process of obtaining a use permit, changing local laws, and strategizing for the passage of state legislation that preempts local laws. A…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Check Lists, Community Action, Community Information Services
Texas Education Agency, Austin. Div. of Special Education. – 1990
This booklet explains parent and student rights concerning special education for children with disabilities, as outlined in federal law and Texas law. The booklet offers definitions of terms and outlines the steps involved in the child-centered educational process leading to special education services. Components of the process are then described,…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Due Process, Educational Legislation, Educational Practices
Luck, Gayle; Tack, Leland – 1990
Responding to a state legislative mandate establishing the Iowa Educational Excellence Program, a coalition comprised of the Iowa State Education Association, the Iowa Association of School Boards, and the Iowa Department of Education was formed to examine and address the growing needs and concerns of teachers, including teacher compensation. The…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Elementary Secondary Education, Excellence in Education, Faculty Mobility
Askov, Eunice N. – 1989
The rural work force has lower basic skills to supply labor for new jobs with higher literacy demands. At all levels of education the rural population is at a disadvantage compared with the urban population. One out of five rural adults in Pennsylvania has not continued education past the eighth grade. Among the costs to businesses from employee…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Programs, Basic Skills
Thurston, Paul W. – 1986
This chapter of "Principles of School Business Management" explores the legal context in which school business officials and other school administrators operate. The chapter considers the legal sources for the power and authority of the district and its administrators and also examines the legal process as it affects schools and the performance of…
Descriptors: Constitutional Law, Court Litigation, Educational Administration, Elementary Secondary Education
Iowa State Dept. of Public Instruction, Des Moines. – 1987
This administrative guide is intended to assist those interested and involved in developing, administering, and teaching moped rider education in Iowa. It is divided into three parts. The first outlines the guide's purpose, presents the rationale behind moped rider education, and cites pertinent sections from the Iowa State Code and Iowa…
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Course Content, Curriculum Development, Driver Education
Stinchcomb, James D. – 1986
This program guide is intended to assist practitioners in developing a course to prepare students for employment in the fields of law enforcement, courts, and corrections in the state of Florida. The introductory sections describe the major concepts and content addressed in the course and the responsibilities of criminal justice sworn personnel,…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Behavioral Objectives, Correctional Rehabilitation, Courts
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