Examines the drafting of regulations under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibits discrimination against handicapped persons by recipients of federal funds. Available from Harvard Legislative Research Bureau, Langdell Hall, Harvard Law School, Cambridge, MA 02138; single copy $4.00. (Author/IRT)

Solutions are offered for some of the common problems operators and managers of small water utilities are having with regard to the Safe Drinking Water Act. (BB)

The U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services (OSERS) has stated that school districts must continue to provide services to disabled students after expulsion even when behavior is not related to the child's disability. The OSERS opinion cites no legislative or judicial authority and directly contradicts…

Reviews pivotal Supreme Court decisions embodying a separationist approach and an accommodations stance regarding church and state. Discusses the views of Stephen Carter, government guidelines, and recent flashpoints in the church-state debate, such as school prayer and vouchers. Contains 52 endnotes. (SK)

With the rise of the Internet and the debate over the National Information Infrastructure, Congress had an opportunity with the Telecommunications Act of 1996 to reassess communication policy in light of the information age. Instead, Congress passed a product of political compromise rather than political vision; it calls for deregulation without…

In a cross-sectional survey of 200 adults, less than half agreed with experts on the risks of radiation exposure; 75-90% thought that medical imaging providers should be highly regulated; and less than one-quarter knew that most radiation damage is not permanent. (SK)

Explains constitutional and statutory underpinnings of the Supreme Court's shift from broadly deferring to executive regulation to imposing a more critical inquiry. Discusses why some executive regulations are merely advisory and not "rules of law" that require either judicial deference or university compliance. Analyzes key Supreme…

Examines the following issues as they relate to a model of language planning: (1) types of decisions (policy or implemental, higher- or lower-level, rational or arbitrary); (2) the planning mechanism; (3) the role of fact finding (prepolicy, preimplementation, and intraimplementation); (4) levels of planning; and (5) the nature of status versus…

Discusses current bankruptcy law relating to the student loan debtor and outlines permissible activities of a university with respect to such a debtor during and after the bankruptcy proceeding. Advises universities to develop a set of guidelines and procedures for dealing with student loan debtors who file for bankruptcy relief. (MLF)

Companies offering 401(k) plans should provide education so that employees are able to make informed investment decisions. Companies that do not may be held liable. They must also be careful to provide information, not financial advice. (SK)

Cooperative extension sites may not meet Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines. Extension agents should evaluate the following areas to ensure compliance: facilities, marketing, decision making, faculty awareness, resources, policies, and evaluation. (SK)

Through catalytic issue management, corporations proactively seek to affect resolutions of issues in which they have some interest. Corporations now catalyze legal changes by purposely disobeying existing law, facing the associated consequences, and lobbying for desired changes. (Author)

Pay-per-call telephone services through 900 numbers have given rise to criticism of their content and complaints of consumer fraud. The Federal Communications Commission, legislative initiatives, industry self-regulation, and consumer educators are attempting to protect consumers. (SK)

Environmental training updates employees on state and federal environmental regulations. It helps to keep companies in compliance with regulations, keeps communities safe from hazardous waste, and keeps employees healthy. (JOW)

The increased use of computer matching to detect fraud and abuse in government programs has led to concerns for the privacy of personal information. Reviews the use of matching programs and regulations in Canada, the United States, and the European Community, and suggests policy changes. (80 references) (LAE)