Explores the legislative decisions concerning parental versus state control of education in light of the Hatch Amendment. Suggests ways for educators and counselors to deal with the amendment by recognizing limitations of the amendment, developing procedures for determining when written parental consent is required, and developing and publishing a…

Reviews court cases dealing with abortion and the counselor's legal responsibility to both the student and parents. Provides practical recommendations on abortion counseling with minors and suggests that counselors urge minors to discuss abortion plans with parents. Counselor should consider local mores and be knowledgeable about appropriate…

Concerns the Hatch Amendment which required parental permission before students involved in certain federally funded programs could be psychologically or psychiatrically tested or treated. Describes the development and implementation of the amendment by conservative parent groups and briefly discusses educator opposition to the amendment. (NB)

Presents a case in which a parent's rights, the child's rights, and the school's responsibility to provide counseling services come into question. Describes the events of the case, followed by a brief interpretation based on state and federal laws and court rulings, and a summary of how the situation was handled by the school principal and the…

Examines parents' rights and how education concerns and parents' zeal in seeking educational control affect this issue. Defines parents' rights, along with a legal overview, and the changing views of this phenomenon. Recommends that parent concerns be met with an increased focus on academics, communications, and research. Discusses implications…