Two recent court decisions, one by a State court, the other by a Federal court of appeals, have upheld the right of schools to hold sex education classes against challenges stating that sex education invades the right of privacy between parent and child, and violates the freedom of religion of parents and children. (Author)

Discusses State legislation for and State court cases that define open" meetings and clarify the conditions under which boards of education must hold such meetings. (JF)

Discusses the possible limits on the legal authority of a school to contract with private enterprise for instructional services. The proper procedure for entering into such a contract is discussed. (JF)

Three examples of guidelines that conform to current legal thinking on what school officials can do to regulate student printed materials. (Author)

A growing number of State and local legislatures are adopting right-to-know'' statutes that compel public officials to release details of virtually all facets of their operations upon request by a citizen. Implications for school administrators are spelled out. (Author)

In precedent-setting decrees, courts and federal and State authorities have branded compulsory maternity leaves either unconstitutional or illegal. School administrators are urged to prod boards of education to adopt more lenient maternity leave policies -- now. (Author)

Describes a text reflective of the formula that the answer to the question of reducing complex legal issues to understandable principles lies in accepting wholeheartedly the wisdom of court decisions and offering succinct advice for compliance with them. (Author/EA)

Describes latest court litigation on student rights. (JF)