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Presents an overview of the American educational system, including the role of the US Education Department, and discusses the National Educational Goals as established by the Goals 2000: Educate America Act of 1994. Explores issues such as public funding of private education, religion and public education, special education programs, and school health and safety concerns, including violence and crime, and school tort liability. Appendices provide resource directories and statutes. No index. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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• Introduction(p. xv)
• Chapter 1 Overview of the American Educational System(p. 1)
• Governing Law(p. 1)
• Federal Government(p. 1)
• State Government(p. 1)
• Structure(p. 2)
• Boards of Education(p. 2)
• Intermediate School Districts(p. 2)
• Education Finance(p. 3)
• School Personnel(p. 3)
• In General(p. 3)
• Teachers(p. 4)
• School Curriculum(p. 5)
• Chapter 2 The United States Education Department(p. 7)
• In General(p. 7)
• Mission(p. 7)
• Organizational Structure(p. 7)
• Overview of USED Programs and Services(p. 8)
• The Information Resource Center(p. 8)
• Satellite Town Meetings(p. 8)
• The National Library of Education(p. 9)
• Regional Educational Laboratories(p. 9)
• National Research and Development Centers(p. 9)
• The Educational Resources Information Center(p. 10)
• Competitive Grant Programs(p. 10)
• The Office of Civil Rights(p. 10)
• Technology in Education(p. 10)
• Student Financial Assistance(p. 11)
• Postsecondary Education(p. 11)
• Elementary and Secondary Education(p. 12)
• The Goals 2000: Educate America Act(p. 12)
• The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act(p. 12)
• Vocational Training(p. 13)
• The School-to-Work Opportunities Act of 1994(p. 13)
• The Perkins Act Vocational Education Grant Program(p. 13)
• Vocational Rehabilitation Grant Program(p. 13)
• The Adult Education Act Grant Program(p. 13)
• The Even Start Program(p. 13)
• The Impact Aid Program(p. 14)
• Chapter 3 The National Educational Goals 2000 Program(p. 15)
• The Goals 2000: Educate America Act(p. 15)
• The Role of the Federal Government in Education under the Goals 2000: Educate America Act(p. 16)
• 1996 Amendments to Goals 2000(p. 17)
• The Improving America's Schools Act(p. 17)
• In General(p. 17)
• Title I Improving Basic Programs Operated by Local Educational Agencies(p. 18)
• Parental Involvement(p. 18)
• Parent Centers(p. 18)
• Professional Development(p. 19)
• Title II Dwight D. Eisenhower Professional Development Program(p. 19)
• Title III Technology Education for All Students(p. 19)
• National Program for Technology in Education(p. 20)
• State and Local Programs for School Technology Resources(p. 20)
• Regional Technical Support and Professional Development(p. 20)
• Title IV The Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act(p. 20)
• Title VI Innovative Education Program Strategies(p. 21)
• Title VII Bilingual Education, Language Enhancement, and Language Acquisition Programs(p. 21)
• The Bilingual Education Act(p. 22)
• Home Schooling(p. 23)
• The Blue Ribbons School Program(p. 24)
• Transfer of Excess and Surplus Federal Computer Equipment(p. 25)
• Chapter 4 Government Educational Awards and Incentives(p. 27)
• In General(p. 27)
• The President's Education Awards Program(p. 27)
• President's Award for Educational Excellence(p. 27)
• President's Award for Educational Improvement(p. 27)
• Presidential Scholars Program(p. 28)
• The National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993(p. 28)
• Americorps(p. 29)
• Learn and Save America(p. 29)
• National Endowment for the Humanities(p. 29)
• National Endowment for the Arts(p. 30)
• The National Science Foundation(p. 30)
• Chapter 5 The National Center for Education Statistics(p. 31)
• In General(p. 31)
• The Digest of Education Statistics(p. 31)
• The Condition of Education(p. 31)
• The National Assessment of Education Progress(p. 31)
• Structure(p. 31)
• The Office of the Commissioner(p. 31)
• The Statistical Standards and Methodology Staff(p. 31)
• The Data Development Staff(p. 32)
• The Education Surveys Staff(p. 32)
• The Education Assessment Staff(p. 32)
• Statistical Reporting(p. 32)
• Chapter 6 Public Funding of Private Education(p. 33)
• In General(p. 33)
• Private Schools(p. 33)
• Private School Enrollment(p. 34)
• Federal Education Programs(p. 34)
• The Improving America's Schools Act of 1994(p. 34)
• Title I Improving Basic Programs Operated by Local Educational Agencies(p. 35)
• Aguilar v. Felton(p. 35)
• Timely and Meaningful Consultation(p. 36)
• Generating Funds for Services to Eligible Private School Students(p. 36)
• Equitable Participation of Eigible Private School Students(p. 36)
• Alternative Delivery Methods(p. 37)
• Parental Involvement(p. 37)
• Professional Development(p. 38)
• Complaint Procedures under Title I(p. 38)
• Title II Dwight D. Eisenhower Professional Development Program(p. 38)
• Title III Technology Education for All Students(p. 39)
• National Challenge Grants for Technology in Education(p. 39)
• Title IV The Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act(p. 40)
• Title VI Innovative Education Program Strategies(p. 40)
• Title VII Bilingual Education, Language Enhancement, and Language Acquisition Programs(p. 41)
• Complaint Procedures Under Title XIV(p. 41)
• Goals 2000: Educate America Act(p. 41)
• Special Education Services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act(p. 42)
• Location of Services and Limitations on Types of Services That Can Be Provided on the Premises of Religiously Affiliated Private Schools(p. 43)
• Nonimmigrant Students(p. 44)
• The United States Education Department Office of Non-Public Education(p. 44)
• Chapter 7 Religion in Public Education(p. 47)
• In General(p. 47)
• School Prayer(p. 47)
• School Curriculum(p. 48)
• School Holidays(p. 48)
• Public Support of Private Schools(p. 49)
• Chapter 8 Disabled Students(p. 51)
• In General(p. 51)
• The Rehabilitation Act of 1973(p. 51)
• The Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975(p. 51)
• The Individual Education Program (IEP)(p. 52)
• The Stay Put Provision(p. 52)
• The Handicapped Children's Protection Act of 1986(p. 52)
• The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act(p. 53)
• 1997 IDEA Amendments(p. 53)
• The Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990(p. 54)
• Title III Public Accommodations(p. 54)
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder(p. 54)
• Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders (C.H.A.D.D.)(p. 56)
• Learning Disabilities(p. 56)
• Chapter 9 Health and Safety Concerns(p. 59)
• Environmental Concerns(p. 59)
• Safe Drinking Water(p. 59)
• Lead in Drinking Water(p. 59)
• Indoor Air Quality Management in Schools(p. 60)
• Radon Risk Management in Schools(p. 60)
• Environmental Tobacco Smoke(p. 60)
• Application to Non-Public Schools(p. 61)
• Child Nutrition Programs(p. 61)
• In General(p. 61)
• National School Lunch and National School Breakfast Programs(p. 62)
• Special Milk Program(p. 62)
• Child Abduction(p. 62)
• Child Abuse(p. 63)
• Mandatory Vaccinations(p. 63)
• Chapter 10 School Violence and Crime(p. 65)
• In General(p. 65)
• Findings(p. 66)
• Disciplinary and Preventive Measures(p. 67)
• Frequency of Crime(p. 68)
• Zero Tolerance Policies(p. 69)
• Chapter 11 Tort Liability(p. 71)
• In General(p. 71)
• Negligence(p. 71)
• The Reasonable Person Standard(p. 71)
• The Elements of a Negligence Cause of Action(p. 72)
• Duty of Care(p. 72)
• Breach of Duty(p. 72)
• Proximate Cause(p. 72)
• Foreseeability(p. 73)
• Assumption of Risk and Contributory Negligence(p. 74)
• Assumption of Risk(p. 74)
• Contributory/Comparative Negligence(p. 74)
• The Age Factor(p. 74)
• Intentional Torts(p. 74)
• Intent(p. 75)
• Contact(p. 75)
• Privilege(p. 75)
• Chapter 12 Student's Rights(p. 77)
• In General(p. 77)
• Corporal Punishment(p. 77)
• Dress Codes(p. 77)
• Drug and Alcohol Testing(p. 77)
• Student Athletes(p. 77)
• Due Process Rights(p. 77)
• Freedom of Expression(p. 78)
• Student Publication(p. 78)
• Official School Publication(p. 78)
• Gender Discrimination(p. 78)
• Metal Detectors(p. 79)
• The Pledge of Allegiance(p. 79)
• Pregnant Students(p. 79)
• School Library Censorship(p. 79)
• School Rule Guidelines(p. 79)
• Search and Seizure Rights(p. 80)
• School Officials(p. 80)
• Law Enforcement(p. 80)
• Strip Searches(p. 80)
• School Lockers(p. 81)
• Student Records(p. 81)
• Appendices
• Appendix 1 Directory of United States Education Department Regional Offices(p. 85)
• Appendix 2 Directory of United States Education Department Regional Educational Laboratories(p. 87)
• Appendix 3 Directory of United States Education Department National Research and Development Centers(p. 91)
• Appendix 4 Directory of Technology in Education Consortia-Regional Offices(p. 93)
• Appendix 5 The Goals 2000: Educate America Act(p. 95)
• Appendix 6 Directory of State Parent Centers(p. 107)
• Appendix 7 Directory of Reference Materials for Parents of Students with Disabilities(p. 111)
• Glossary(p. 115)
• Bibliography and Suggested Reading(p. 123)

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Margaret C. Jasper is an attorney engaged in the general practice of law in South Salem, New York