This review of court cases and statutes focuses on the impact of the first and fourteenth amendments and antidiscrimination legislation. Three recommendations are made: (1) The need for liability insurance is evident; (2) Every college and university should retain its own legal council; and (3) Institutions with collective bargaining should employ…

The report is a critical evaluation of the Immigration Act of Canada and how it structurally and explicitly discriminates against the entry of persons with mental handicaps into Canada. Pertinent sections of the act and their application as described in selected appeal cases are analyzed. It is concluded that the Canadian immigration law actually…

Reviews the existing federal budgetary processes to illustrate that educational programs in general have been hurt by impoundment during the last two years. Indicates that the Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1973 would provide the Congress with anti-impoundment machinery. (CC)

Outlines pending federal legislation affecting science policy, discusses an exodus of top officials from the National Institutes of Health, and lists members of the Office of Technology Assessment Advisory Council. (JR)

Since 1970 the early childhood task force of the Education Commission of the States (ECS) has worked to encourage states to focus attention on the quality of the life of children. As the task force explored the subject of child abuse, it quickly realized the need for: (1) better state programs for the prevention, identification and treatment of…

Examines the legislative accomplishment of the 94th Congress on bills relating to energy, health, research, and topics relating to general science. Includes a diagram of bills introduced, committee and floor action by the house and senate, and the final outcome. (SL)

Articles are presented on technology assessment and activities as proposed by the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Enginering. (DF)

Describes the arguments of those supporting removal of the juvenile status offender from court jurisdiction, as well as the case presented by defenders of the system for retaining court jurisdiction over status offenders. (CM)

This paper reviews the basic legal relationships and duties that affect higher education facility management with special emphasis on the relationships with students, faculty, and staff in both public and private colleges and universities. An introduction briefly reviews the development of higher education law beginning with a landmark case in…

Legislation, literature and research have recently advocated the importance of establishing and representing the views of children and young people. This study aimed to establish how Educational Psychologists (EPs) in one authority ascertain and present children's views in written reports. Content analysis was undertaken on the pupils' view…

The report is a summary of state legislation and programs relating to state aid for independent (private) colleges and universities. The areas listed include: (1) Contracts; (2) Direct Institutional Aid; (3) Aid to Disadvantaged and Minorities; (4) Facilities Assistance/Authorities; (5) Medical/Dental/Nursing Aid; (6) Student Assistance; and (7)…

This paper examines the 1972 and 1973 bills to revise the Michigan Dental Practice Act and investigates the reactions of several groups affected by the proposed changes. Emphasis is placed on initial efforts to revise the Dental Act, the need to revise the Dental Act, Michigan Dental Association (MDA) efforts to expand duties for dental hygienists…