Reviews recent cases on educational malpractice, examines the case a student would have to make to succeed in court, reviews three policy factors that limit the effectiveness of negligence claims, and proposes limitations on an educational malpractice cause of action. (IRT)

Student-on-student violence raises important issues about how students can use the courts to redress the wrongs they suffer. Some victims file a claim in Federal court under Section 1983 of Title 42 of the United States Code. Examines three theories of liability under Section 1983 as they relate to violence among students in public schools. (MLF)

Discusses North Carolina's specifically school-related criminal statutes categorized as follows: crimes against the person, crimes against property, dishonest conduct, disorderly conduct and demonstrations, misconduct by officials, and bingo and raffles. The appendixes reproduce the statutes discussed, along with some that may have greater…

Discusses North Carolina's Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) laws that are relevant to colleges (especially public) and elementary and secondary schools generally, and then applies ABC laws to typical circumstances of alcohol use on campuses. Examines civil liability for use of alcohol on campuses. (MLF)

The second half of an examination of the school's role in preventing pregnancy among adolescents focuses on legal issues a local school board should consider in developing a policy for dealing with problems associated with adolescent sexuality. (MLF)

Focusing on the difficult privacy issues inherent in school health problems, this article offers a legal background to the counseling and record keeping responsibilities facing school personnel dealing with the prevalent and potentially stigmatizing student health problems of pregnancy, substance abuse, and sexually transmitted diseases. (MJL)

Citing examples of research projects conducted within school systems using students as subjects, it is suggested that such research raises important issues of educational policy. Recommends that school boards establish systemwide standards for judging research proposals and makes suggestions on the content of such policies. Guidelines are…

Discusses provisions and regulations of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act governing the types of (costly) medical services that must be provided to students with severe disabilities. Summarizes court applications. School districts must fulfill their obligations under federal and state law, regardless of their financial limitations or…

Describes the nature and availability of proceedings under the North Carolina Juvenile Code and points out the relevance of some code provisions to school personnel. Reports that most states follow the same basic procedures and that certain difficult issues in juvenile law are present in all states. (MLF)

Covers recent court decisions on the legality of required sex education courses and required immunizations. Also reviews decisions on schools' rights in preventing some students from participating in organized sports and summarizes the expected school roles in cases of communicable disease and in possible instances of child abuse and neglect. (JW)

Students who are sexually abused by school employees may file a claim in federal court under Title 42, Section 1983, of the U.S. Code, alleging that school officials violated their federal constitutional or statutory rights. Discusses the affirmative defense of qualified immunity, and theories under which students may recover monetary…

Highlights four themes of special education: (1) role of the federal government; (2) mandatory collaboration among professionals; (3) mandatory tailoring of the child's educational program; and (4) parent involvement. Cites South Carolina legislation and discusses the extension of the principles of special education to regular education. (MLF)