The Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) follows education budgets and legislation during regular and special legislative sessions. Current actions are found in Legislative Reports that are released on a timely basis during the months that SREB state legislatures are in session, usually from January through July. These reports follow education…

This document is intended to serve as a practical guide for implementing a teacher-student data link (TSDL) that supports a range of uses at the local, regional, and state levels. The guide addresses the considerations for linking teacher and student data from multiple perspectives, including governance, policies, data components, business rules,…

Reviews three recent court cases from separate jurisdictions dealing with letters of recommendation. Suggests ways to avoid controversy and possible litigation involving letters of recommendation. Recommends that school boards update their policies on providing letters of reference for school personnel to reflect status of law in their states.…

Updates the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act in light of two Supreme Court decisions in 2002: "Owasso Independent School District v. Falvo" and "Gonzaga University v. Doe." Suggests implications for school board policies on student records. (PKP)

This report presents findings of state-wide use of pesticides in New York public schools along with a description of the survey, information about the potential dangers of these chemicals, and the steps schools and communities can take to minimize pesticide use. Findings show that 87 percent of New York's schools use pesticides that contain…

Discusses legal issues involved in conducting school board business over the Internet. (PKP)

Discusses recent Third Circuit Court of Appeals decision in Pennsylvania case supporting claim that State College Area School District's anti-harassment policy violated two students' First Amendment right of free expression because it was overbroad. Draws lessons for public school officials. (PKP)

The Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) follows education budgets and legislation during regular and special legislative sessions. Current actions are found in Legislative Reports that are released on a timely basis during the months that SREB state legislatures are in session, usually from January through July. These reports follow education…

This compilation of Georgia standards for public education targets two types of standards: those required of a school or local school system and those for field-test purposes (for possible future standards). Standards are stated briefly and accompanied by interpretations and references to Georgia law or Georgia Board of Education policy. Space is…

The official certification requirements for teachers and other school personnel in the state of Arizona are presented. (JD)

The regulations of the New York City Board of Education which spell out an individual's right to have access to Board of Education records are given. The regulations reflect the Board of Education's attempt to meet the requirements of the New York State Freedom of Information Law of 1977. The regulations deal with the following topics: (1) the…

Pursuant to the July 1979 Remedial Order of the Federal District Court, this document represents the Cleveland Board of Education Administrative Regulations for the desegregation of the Cleveland school system. Seventeen areas are covered by the regulations: transportation, student assignments, safety and security, community relations, student…

Discusses court cases challenging school policies denying credit or lowering grades because of excessive student absences. (JM)

It is important that schools have written policies governing the administration of drugs during school hours. Moreover, this policy should be in effect before teachers and other employees are asked to begin administering medicines to students. (Author)

Discusses legal issues related to the celebration of Christmas in public schools. Concludes that schools can display secular symbols of Christmas such as reindeer, elves, and Santa Clause, but not religious ones, such as wise men, angels, and nativity scenes. (PKP)