Is concerned that the Internal Revenue Service may improvidently apply its standards of what constitutes racial discrimination, and argues that the judicial basis for the removal of tax-exempt status is not firmly established. Available from Business Manager, Catholic Lawyer, Fromkes Hall, Grand Central and Utopia Parkways, Jamaica, NY 11439. (IRT)

The eighth installment of a report that addresses the complex issues and questions related to implementation of the requirement that persons should have equal educational opportunities regardless of handicap. (Author/MLF)

A course called "Economics of the Environment," included in the curriculum of New York University, is described as an effort to tackle the issue of the environment at a holistic level. The content of the course covers cosmology, ecology, population, economics, government regulation, philosophy, etc. A reading list is provided. (MLW)

The question of the desegregation of predominantly Black colleges is discussed, referring to the social history of desegregation in the United States and the legal issues and remedies raised in the litigation history. Continuing autonomy of Black colleges is encouraged. (MSE)

Discusses implications for the Department of Education with the election of Ronald Reagan to the presidency. The future of the National Education Association (NEA) is also discussed, including its hopes for general aid to education and federal collective bargaining laws. Revision of higher education programs is also discussed. (CS)

Presents the text of the final debate of the thirty-fourth National Debate Tournament between Northwestern University and Harvard. Includes the judges' critiques and editorial analysis. (JMF)

Argues that increased federal regulation in the name of accountability will diminish the quality and innovative capacity of higher education. Examines pending litigation that would automatically subject a college to federal regulation if its students accept federal aid and thus become "conduits" of federal assistance to the institution.…

Describes the proposed new Lau regulations for the education of Limited English Speaking (LES) students, and compares them to the separate but sometimes overlapping ESEA Title VII Bilingual Education Act guidelines. (Author/SJL)

Increased self-regulation is seen as the most promising means to bridge the present gap between government requirements and campus compliance. Academic institutions need to develop new self-directed methods for resolving conflict. Building a mediation component into grievance procedures is one solution. (MLW)

Offers an analysis of the interaction between research and programing in public radio and television licensees, examining the impact of ascertainment and research procedures on public station program planning and evaluation. It is suggested that even without regulations, most stations would continue with some form of ascertainment and research.…

Details of recent federal regulations regarding child nutrition programs and ways that associations in the educational community can provide leadership and technical assistance in the direction of child nutrition programs. (Author/MLF)

When Congress reasonably decides that warrantless administrative inspections are necessary to effectuate its acts, and the acts provide privacy safeguards as effective as those provided by a judicially issued administrative search warrant, Congress's decision should be respected. Available from Arkansas Law Review, School of Law, University of…

Four distinct classes of cases are the recognized exceptions to the requirement of warrants for searches: emergency inspections, plain view, consensual, and the "Colonnade-Biswell" exception for pervasively regulated industries. Available from the Ohio State University School of Law, 1659 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43210; $3.50…

Presents an inflation poster as an example of the Office of Price Administration's (OPA) campaign to convince American people to control inflation during World War II. Suggestions for teaching and discussion questions based on the poster are included. (KC)

Reported is a study that outlines the factors affecting a consular officer's decision in issuing immigrant visas, and considers the proper role of discretion in such decisions. Recommendations for the control and structuring of existing discretionary power are included. The study questionnaire and data are appended. (JMD)