How this law affects vocational educators, and how they should prepare for the rigid enforcement that is sure to come, is the main concern of this article. (Editor)

Describes New Jersey's environmental education program, operated under the auspices of a unique Council for Environmental Education financed by Title III funds.

This document contains a summary of all legislation enacted during the 1976 legislative session having implications for Michigan's educational programs. The summaries are listed in order according to their Public Law identifying number. The Senate or House Bill number and the day the law was effective are also included. Three bills vetoed by the…

Makes recommendations for improving conservation education, including State legislation. (JF)

Presents an overview of the drafting of regulations for the development and implementation of programs authorized by federal education laws in connection with the Education Amendments of 1978. States that all regulations have been recodified, that is, simplified and clarified. Lists office of education contacts for comments on regulations…

A State-by-State survey of environmental education programs that includes information on legislation and funding, and that provides a list of departments to contact. (JF)

Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments prohibits sex discrimination in the admission and treatment of students by educational programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance. The document presents a summary of the implementing regulation grouped into five major sections: (1) general provisions that outline the general procedures…

Outlines and comments on some of the principal trends reflected in the Education Amendments of 1978, most of which extend and expand the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. Provisions include more parent and teacher involvement, focus on basic skills, categorical programs, paperwork control, more monitoring, and school financing. (MF)

Public Law 93-380 extends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, the impact laws, Adult Education Act, Bilingual Education Act, Indian Education Act, Education of the Handicapped Act, and Emergency School Aid Act. (NQ)

Discusses a proposed overhaul of Federal educational legislation that would consolidate and simplify existing programs. (JF)

An annotated list is presented of 57 resources designed to provide information on Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments and to give assistance in the implementation of its regulatory requirements. These include Office for Civil Rights documents and general resources as well as guidelines, policy statements, and directives developed and…

The National Advisory Council on Women's Educational Programs provides a summary of the final regulation (45 CFR, Parts 104 and 105) implementing the Education Amendments of 1976 relating to the elimination of sex bias and sex stereotyping in national and state vocational education programs. (MF)

A compilation of laws and regulations pertaining to the provisions of education for exceptional children includes measures passed in the following areas: general provisions and organizational structure of the public school system; the educational program and personnel; property, transportation, and finance; and educational institutions, libraries,…

Progress made in DHEW during 1970-72 has been directed toward a more responsible government in meeting a broad range of human problems through better internal coordination, planning, and management accountability. The reforms and legislation enacted are summarized here. Management effectiveness was achieved by formal policy making and…