Discusses the implications for academic computing of Section 508 of the 1986 Amendments to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which ensures that handicapped individuals have access to hardware and software purchased by the federal government. Lists organizations, on-line services, and print materials that can serve as resources. (DMM)

The 1989 followup to a 1979 study of possible trends in the selection of administrators, in response to a 1965 federal executive order, is reported. A trend toward selecting external candidates was found to have continued, with the proportion of women selected increasing very little. (MSE)

New federal laws and regulations, particularly non-discrimination rules, concerning welfare plans, fringe benefits, and tax-sheltered annuities are examined, and new law and regulatory developments concerning pensions are highlighted. (MSE)

Examines the impact of AIDS on recent reform of the Food and Drug Act Amendments of 1962. Discusses the role of gay activists, consumer protection groups, the American Medical Association, and feminist activist groups. (FMW)

Describes provisions of Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA) allowing for Special Agricultural Workers (SAWs) and Replenishment Agricultural Workers (RAWs), to replace SAWs who leave the workforce. Describes government policy for implementing RAW program, determining need and supply, immigrant reporting requirements, eligibility…

The Tax Reform Act of 1986 limited the ability of school districts to borrow money through the sale of tax-exempt bonds and then invest bond issue proceeds at interest rates higher than those paid on the bonds. Discusses practical considerations and public policy ramifications. (MLF)

Delineates the legal developments in second-language programs over the last two decades in the United States and clarifies the minimum standards that schools must meet to comply with federal law. A table and a figure illustrate the numbers and distribution of limited-English-proficient students in North Carolina counties. (MLF)

If extended school year (ESY) programming is required in order for the student with disabilities to receive an appropriate education, school districts must make the necessary provisions. Reviews court decisions. (31 footnotes) (MLF)

Examines the not entirely positive effect of Britain's Adoption Law Review on the good practice developed in some social agencies around the placement needs of black children. (HTH)

Briefly describes six of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards applicable to school districts. Provides a suggested approach for compliance and discusses how one district has begun to meet the challenge. The mandated OSHA programs concern the following: (1) hazard communication; (2) chemical hygiene; (3) bloodborne…

This article considers implications of two British government initiatives for training teachers of children with sensory impairments or severe learning difficulties. The first is the draft Code of Practice which provides guidelines on the identification and assessment of pupils with special educational needs. The second is an Education Bill which…

Proposed substantial changes in federal regulations concerning accreditation process and the standards used for awarding federal student aid funds are criticized for the degree to which they increase potential for bureaucratic interference. A major concern is the accuracy of data on which bureaucratic decisions are made. (MSE)

The income tax options available to college faculty who work abroad while maintaining ties to a U.S. academic institution are outlined, and the role of planning in optimizing those choices is explained. Issues addressed include definition of taxable income, record-keeping, distinction between exclusions and deductions, and fellowships. (MSE)

This article discusses proposed U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) that will apply to educational institutions that contract with or receive grants from the federal government. It focuses on the history of CAS, the impact of CAS on colleges and universities, and recommendations for the administration of CAS…

Discusses violations of federal law by school districts with respect to their treatment of students with diabetes. Details requirements by which school districts must abide by and federal procedural safeguards. Presents a model program to assure students with diabetes a right to a nondiscriminatory education. Addresses the issue of liability. (207…