The radical revision of the Copyright Act by Congress more than a decade ago removed many broad educational and nonprofit exemptions. "Guidelines" for copying materials for classroom use in educational institutions included within the published legislative history of the 1976 Act are provided. (MLF)

Colleges and universities have been major beneficiaries of nonenforcement of existing regulations in the areas of civil rights, the environment, employee safety, and financial accountability. Lists prominent existing federal regulations that should be reviewed in order to achieve compliance. (MLF)

School districts are required to determine if asbestos-containing materials exist at school facilities and design and implement asbestos abatement. Reviews how to select a contractor, draft the contract, and ensure its proper implementation by complying with the law and avoiding liability. (MLF)

A suit instituted by nine publishers against New York University, alleging that photocopying and distribution of certain copyrighted course materials violated the Copyright Act, was settled in April 1983. The consent decree is published in its entirety in this article and should be followed by the higher education community. (MLF)

The reasonable accommodation requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 have recently been applied to public schools. Among the rulings were the provision of a sign language interpreter to hearing-impaired parents and the allowance of a service dog onto a school campus. (MLF)

In "Different by Design: The Context and Character of Three Magnet Schools," Mary Haywood Metz studied three magnet schools developed as a device for racial integration. A case study approach is used to understand how participants are affected by a plan's accomplishments and failures. (MLF)

The Education for All Handicapped Children Act requires school districts to provide handicapped children with an appropriate education in the least restrictive environment. Analyzes several circuit court decisions that provide a reasonable framework for courts to use in deciding least restrictive environment controversies. (MLF)

More than 500 school districts currently operate under court-ordered desegregation mandates. Provides an overview of desegregation litigation and cites recent developments that may portend the end of judicial oversight for a number of school districts. (48 references) (MLF)

State attendance laws that provide for home instruction typically specify (1) home instructor qualifications; (2) curriculum; (3) amount of daily instructional time; (4) number of instructional days during the year; (5) required standardized tests; and (6) parental reports to verify legal compliance. Reviews court decisions and state legislation.…

Discusses the major federal laws relevant to education of the handicapped and how they apply in a given discipline situation. Summarizes issues that past court decisions have clarified such as suspensions, change of placement, and termination of educational services pursuant to a long-term suspension or expulsion. Mentions important emerging…

The United States Supreme Court has made it clear that Congress can tax state bonds. All public purpose bonds issued by school districts must be issued in a registered format in order to continue their tax-exempt status. (MLF)

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provides broad-based protection for disabled persons by imposing far-reaching obligations on private-sector employers, public services and accommodations, transportation, and telecommunications. Provides a descriptive overview of the reasonable accommodations provisions of Title I and II of the ADA. (34…

Reviews asbestos removal legislation and four appropriate abatement methods. Advises school districts to assist principals to develop constructive asbestos management plans and conduct workshops relevant to the health hazards of asbestos. (MLF)

Reviews copyright legislation; presents guidelines that should be used to determine whether educators' copying procedures or policies are in keeping with the copyright laws. Presents two scenarios wherein teachers are reproducing works for their classes and provides case law citations. (MLF)

Explores the issue of whether minority scholarships are illegal under federal statutes or the Constitution. Concludes that, according to Title VI and Supreme Court decisions, minority scholarships would be legal when offered by private schools and by public schools that could meet the court's requirements. (112 references) (MLF)