The authors conclude that statutory protection of privilege is not a carte blanche protection; rather it affords the counselors a diminished degree of dependence upon judicial discretion. (Author)

Analyzes the forms of moral or educative influences, and assesses the scanty evidence regarding their importance; discusses the relevance of psychology for evaluating the deterrent effects of criminal law. Contends that the questions confronting the lawyer are so specific that they ask for specific research. (JM)

Discusses the problem of public aid to private schools, in particular, public support to parochial (e.g. Catholic) schools. (AN)

The article deals with the use of psychiatry as a disciplinary and controlling agent in the case of dissident students. Campus psychiatry is associated with administrative techniques of control rather than with the exploration and liberation of the private person. (AD)

First in a series of six articles on the legal responsibilities, liabilities, and limitations of school boards. The article also discusses the tort immunity doctrine for school districts. (MF)

Briefly reviews literature and state laws regarding counselor legal status and client confidentiality. Expresses need for professional associations to assume leadership role in push for uniform legislation. (CJ)

The United States Supreme Court upheld an Internal Revenue Service decision to revoke the tax-exempt status and deductibility of donor contributions of Bob Jones University and the Goldsboro, N.C. Christian Schools because of racially discriminatory practices. The decision is discussed and comments by Bob Jones III are presented. (MLW)

Concludes that the ability of public high school disciplinarians to recognize the elements of fairness in student suspension situations is only minimally acceptable. (FL)

Most teachers who try to deduct expenses for educational trips lose their deductions, because the Internal Revenue Service or the United States Tax Court disallows them. Teachers must meet a number of conditions to validate such trips. Guidelines based on a recent court case are given. (PP)

Offers 16 guidelines for avoiding legal entanglements arising from new or revised staff evaluation programs. Offers a series of predictions about the future of staff evaluation in two-year colleges. (DMM)

No significant new legal and government liabilities can be expected to fall on the Evaluation Research Society (ERS) or on evaluators as a result of ERS's adoption of the standards. ERS should expect to become more involved with legal and government issues as the standards become more widely known. (Author/LC)