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Peer reviewedMcCarthy, Martha M. – Educational Horizons, 1983
Discusses the minimum competency testing movement and the unresolved issues concerning it. Indicates that until the issues are settled, there will continue to be controversy and legal activity. (JOW)
Descriptors: Accountability, Court Litigation, Educational Principles, Legal Problems
Peer reviewedMcCarthy, Martha M. – Exceptional Children, 1980
The article addresses 10 questions that should receive thoughtful consideration prior to initiating a competency testing program for handicapped students. (Author)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Graduation Requirements, Legal Problems, Minimum Competency Testing
Hull, Marc E.; And Others – Education Unlimited, 1979
The author considers the implications of minimum competency requirements for handicapped students, teachers of the handicapped, and mainstreaming. (SBH)
Descriptors: Handicapped Children, Legal Problems, Mainstreaming, Minimum Competency Testing
Gillet, Pamela – Education Unlimited, 1980
The current status of minimal competency tests for special education students is discussed with particular emphasis on the legal implications. (SBH)
Descriptors: Compliance (Legal), Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Legislation
Fisher, Thomas H. – NCME Measurement in Education, 1980
The events surrounding legal challenges to minimum competency testing programs are described, and ways of coping with the experiences are suggested. Discussion primarily is based on five legal challenges to the Florida program although reference is made to suits in other states for contrast. Whenever a student is faced with a threat to promotion…
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Coping, Court Litigation, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedLovell, Ned B.; Riegle, Rodney P. – Illinois School Research and Development, 1980
This article presents 11 concrete policy guidelines to help school districts avoid some of the most common problems associated with the implementation of minimal competency testing. (Author/SJL)
Descriptors: Administrative Problems, Administrator Guides, Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines
Peer reviewedMcClung, Merle Steven – High School Journal, 1979
McClung has written several articles on the legal aspects of minimal competency testing. In this article he states that Getz and Glass ("High School Journal," January, 1979) seriously distorted his earlier works. He attempts to set the facts straight regarding avoiding litigation by practicing preventive law. (KC)
Descriptors: Competency Based Education, Court Litigation, Elementary Secondary Education, Lawyers
Peer reviewedGetz, Jon E.; Glass, Gene V. – High School Journal, 1979
The authors critique legal arguments which have been used by attorneys, especially Merle S. McClung of the Center for Law and Education, in opposing minimum competency testing programs in the schools. The arguments mainly concern the 14th Amendment, racial discrimination, and the denial of due process. (SJL)
Descriptors: Constitutional Law, Court Litigation, Due Process, Elementary Secondary Education
Splitt, David A. – Executive Educator, 1984
Discusses cases involving a nontenured high school coach's firing, state-mandated competency testing, and civil rights of public employees. (KS)
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Due Process, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Courts
Peer reviewedChristie, Samuel G.; Casey, John A. – Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, 1983
One of the major concerns of the California school district represented in this case study centered on the possible legal problems associated with minimum competency testing (MCT). The responses of the district to the California law regarding MCT, and to six potential problem areas, are documented. (LC)
Descriptors: Accountability, Case Studies, Court Litigation, Field Tests
Peer reviewedMahon, J. Patrick – NASSP Bulletin, 1980
Competency-based education programs could raise three kinds of legal issues: claims under the due process clause, claims of discrimination under the equal protection clause, and claims of negligence. (Author/JM)
Descriptors: Competency Based Education, Due Process, Elementary Secondary Education, Equal Protection
Peer reviewedLanford, Allyson D.; Cary, Lynn G. – Remedial and Special Education, 2000
Discussion of high school graduation requirements for students with disabilities focuses on legal and practical issues including graduation standards, minimum competency testing, and termination of services. Recommendations are offered to help school districts establish a process for graduating students with disabilities within the legal framework…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Compliance (Legal), Disabilities, Educational Legislation
Larsen, Stephen, Ed. – Exceptional Education Quarterly, 1980
The issue of Exceptional Education Quarterly addresses several major issues affecting the measurement of exceptionality in the schools. (SB)
Descriptors: Administration, Competence, Culture Fair Tests, Disabilities
