The Tax Reform Act of 1984 has sharply limited the tax advantages for private investors to enter into real estate sales/leaseback agreements with exempt organizations. The impact the Tax Reform Act of 1984 has on sales/leaseback agreements involving tax-exempt organizations is examined. (Author/MLW)

This report presents evaluations of proposed federal legislation to provide financial support for the restoration and preservation of historic buildings on the campuses of historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). The legislation enables money already appropriated to be spent on projects at HCBUs. First, the text of modifications to…

The author notes that controversies over construction bids and contracts continue to represent the largest number of property cases reported in this year's chapter. Most of these cases are routine disputes between colleges or universities and contractors over such issues as the return of bid bonds, recovery of additional costs for construction…

A conference report of the House of Representatives to accompany H.R. 5192, which would amend and extend the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes, is presented. It is recommended that the House recede from its disagreement to the amendment of the Senate and agree to the same with an amendment as follows: that this Act may be cited…

This report of the Committee on Resources recommends House of Representatives approval of (H.R. 1179), the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Historic Building Restoration and Preservation Act, as amended, to ensure the preservation of buildings eligible for funding under the Historic Preservation Act on the campuses of historically…

This report of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources recommends that appropriations be authorized for the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Historic Building Restoration and Preservation Act (H.R. 2921), as amended. The bill provides the authorization necessary to appropriate funds for structures located on the…

In response to the House and Senate Armed Services and Appropriations Committees' need for information on the condition of child care facilities, construction requirements, program operation, and methods for controlling costs, the General Accounting Office (GAO) has reviewed child care programs provided for military personnel. Although the…

This book presents New York State planning standards for school buildings. The standards offer advice and counsel to school districts, architects, and engineers to help them resolve their school building problems while considering educational and planning efficiency, conservation of natural resources, and initial and long-range economy within the…

This manual outlines the policies and procedures related to the submission and review of facilities projects at South Carolina's public colleges and universities. It provides an overview of the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education's role and responsibilities and its general policy regarding permanent improvements to facilities. The report…

Discusses the accessibility of public libraries to the physically handicapped in light of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504. The specific architectural requirements of the law are outlined and questions concerning the scope of the law and funding of required renovations are addressed. A 15-item bibliography is provided. (JL)

Part 1 of this document summarizes the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Part 2 reviews the act's provisions that prohibit discrimination against disabled individuals in employment. Topics addressed are: (1) individuals protected under the act; (2) the essential functions of jobs; (3) prohibited discrimination; (4) requirements for…

This report fulfills the requirement of Public Law 94-353 that requires the Secretary of Transportation to report to the Congress with respect to the feasibility, practicability, and cost of soundproofing noise-impacted schools, hospitals, and public health facilities, in order to reduce the possible adverse effects of aircraft noise. A survey of…

The Committee on Agriculture hearing in the U.S. House of Representatives on H.R. 1309, which pertains to land-grant colleges and research facilities, including the text of the bill and witness statements, are presented. The bill would provide grants to the 1890 land-grant colleges, including Tuskegee Institute, for the purpose of assisting these…

The overlapping coverage and effects on education services and related access issues associated with the 1973 Rehabilitation Act (Section 504), the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act are extraordinary. This article explains eligibility, scope of protection, and extensive architectural…

State higher education-related referenda and 1986 voter response are listed concerning compensation of state employees, facility improvement, bond issues, English as the official state language, taxes and tax policy, lotteries for financing education, state trust funds for education funding, and governing boards. (MSE)