Evaluates definitions of sexual harassment adopted by undergraduate institutions for use in grievance procedures and policy statements and analyzes their purpose, range, and effect. Explores ways of improving these definitions and suggests that a definition must be flexible and should reflect the victim's perspective. (Author/MJL)

A national survey was conducted to determine the existing legal authority of the 50 states concerning the administration and overall management of legally prescribed drugs in the school system and to delineate the major components contained in the statutes, promulgated regulations, opinions of attorneys general, and recommended guidelines. (SW)

Two kinds of jurisdictions are compared and contrasted to help identify what is--and is not--distinctive to dimensions of the political process. Areas where research is needed are identified. (PN)

To manage schools effectively, administrators must first have a strong set of policies that guard against legal entanglements, define student rights and responsibilities, and guide student conduct. Lists the topics that such policies should address. (WD)

Considers the relationship of community development to the basic educational functions of the community college and outlines some of the institutional, national, and state policy questions and issues pertinent to the implementation of the community development function. (AYC)

Reports on research that has identified an appropriate policy model for emergency anticipation in high schools that was developed from an analysis of the literature and the law. Presents a model emergency anticipation policy for high schools together with policy statements in first aid, respiratory equipment, fire, chemical storage, and waste…

Reflects on 18 years' worth of school law columns. Many of the author's predictions have proved accurate, such as forecasts that legislation to assist handicapped students would produce an unprecedented flood of litigation; that minimum competency testing would stand the tests of time and the courts; and that school districts should avoid…

An Alaska elementary school developed an innovative program to reduce bus problems arising from discipline infractions and driver/student frustrations. On every first Tuesday, the principal meets with drivers to offer encouragement and training. Students earn individual and group points for good bus behavior and receive small treats from the…

Examines some of the issues surrounding a school district's decision to remove Shakespeare's "Merchant of Venice" from the list of books in the high school English curriculum. (TB)

Examines policies related to ownership or license of student-created intellectual property in Canadian universities and concludes that universities cannot claim ownership without significant legal issues. Presents recommendations to resolve difficulties. Contains 69 notes and 6 references. (JOW)

Discusses whether U.S. schools equipped with fire sprinklers and fire detection and intercom systems should be able to use a delayed evacuation policy when it comes to fire drills or actual fires. A controversial project in Minnesota is examining that question. The paper discusses concerns about delayed evacuation, the impact of delayed evacuation…

Longitudinal study of changes in student discipline was conducted over 10 years by comparing results of 2 identical national surveys from 1977-78 (N=400 colleges and universities) and 1987-88 with nearly identical samples. Forty-two significant differences were found on 88 categorical items. (Author/NB)

New York's Johnson City Central School District adopted the teacher support. Includes seven references. (MLH)

A broad outline is provided of 12 of the basics that form the framework for any successful school antidrug program. Each one is illustrated by case studies culled from the 47 programs that received the United States Department of Education's second annual drug-free school recognition award (1988-89). (MLF)

Describes the implementation of strict attendance policies at Dowling High School (West Des Moines, Iowa), which provide for penalties for missing more than 20 days per year and rewards given by the local business community for perfect attendance. Reports good results. (DMM)