A comprehensive guide to the implementation of affirmative action in colleges and universities is presented. Information is provided on the preparation of an affirmative action plan subject to review by the federal Office of Contract Compliance. Attention is directed to qualifications for staffing affirmative action offices; procedures for hiring…

An oversight hearing on the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 was conducted to assess how well the program is running, what improvements can be made in the administration of the program, and whether any modification of the original legislation is necessary. Thirty-one members of the administration and Indian leaders from across the country…

This publication contains the administrative rules governing child care centers in the State of Michigan; it sets forth the minimum standards for the care and protection of children attending Michigan's day care centers and nursery schools. The rules, promulgated by the authority conferred on the Department of Social Services by Section 2 of Act…

The importance of accessibility to digital resources is now widely acknowledged. The W3C WAI has played a significant role in promoting the importance of accessibility and developing a framework for accessible Web resources. The accessibility of e-learning provides additional challenges that may not be faced when providing access to other Web…

Part of this report gives the 1974-75 survey findings and distribution of quality point average (QPA) of the 44 programs set up under Pennsylvania's Higher Education Equal Opportunity Program (Act 101) established in 1971. The program is supported entirely by State funds which are distributed to postsecondary degree granting institutions to…

Concern has grown among black educators about government litigation and administrative proceedings involving state systems of higher education as they relate to equality of educational opportunity. Properly prepared and presented to the courts, these cases can enhance equal educational opportunities by eliminating the continuing effects of past…

This book outlines several areas of legal development relating to children's agencies. Past rulings and implications for practice are discussed. Chapters and the topics covered are: (1) Agency-Child Relationship (children's constitutional rights, impact on the "In Loco Parentis" doctrine, children's rights as distinct from parental…

In 1974, the State of Maryland developed its plan for the desegregation of post secondary educational institutions. In this report the progress of desegregation in the State's colleges and universities is described. Major desegregation efforts since 1974 are reviewed, with an emphasis on recent fiscal developments. Major activities undertaken by…

Effective long-range planning by school districts is an imperative in dealing with declining enrollments. School districts should (1) evaluate present programs in light of current statutory regulations and educational trends and innovations; (2) appraise the structural qualities of existing school facilities; (3) conduct communitywide surveys to…

The impact of government legislation and court decision on the shape of higher education in the U.S. is examined in this speech. It is noted that recent laws and court decisions concern the admission of students, their eligibility for financial aid, the protection of their rights, and the nature of the programs they enroll in, the hiring and…

Vocational education programs/facilities in Alabama's 67 counties were examined to determine the degree of Vocational Education Act (VEA) success in achieving equitable distribution of vocational education facilities and programs and to explore the implications of ignoring the usual community structural prerequisites to locating an Area Vocational…

This study was undertaken to obtain and analyze information pertinent to the Arizona Revised Statutes for community colleges dealing with precinct selection, District Governing Board member terms, and their qualifications, vacancies, and election procedures. The study design involved questionnaire surveys of practices in other states and of State…

The report summarizes the results of a national evaluation of the Emergency School Aid Act (ESAA) Basic and Pilot programs during their third year of operation, 1975-76. It also provides longitudinal data on the achievement of students participating all three years, 1973-74 through 1975-76. Examined were the needs of ESAA students and schools,…

This document provides a selected summary of school laws relating to area schools and standards for area community colleges and vocational schools in Iowa. Area schools are authorized to offer the first two years of college work, pre-professional education, vocational and technical training, inservice training and retraining of workers, programs…

The purpose of this publication is to describe a variety of resources available to Oregon educators relating to the minimum standards for Oregon public schools set by the state board of education and the state legislature. Arranged according to administrative rule and statute number, this catalog highlights state laws setting minimum standards and…