Archive for the ‘Saftey And Health’ Category
Plan for Federal Autism Research Marked by Debate on Vaccines
The recent resignation of an Autism Speaks executive shows that the debate on the dangers of vaccines continues to roil the advocacy world.
Sex-Bias Remedies Upheld
The Supreme Court rules that Title IX is not the only law to apply in discrimination cases.
Cheerleading is Contact Sport, Wis. Supreme Court Rules
High school cheerleading is a contact sport and therefore its participants cannot be sued for accidentally causing injuries, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled last week in a case the National Cheer Safety Foundation said was the first decision of its kind.
In Competition, ‘Mercy’ Wanting
When a competitive sports event becomes anything but, at what point should it be called off?
Ed. Dept. Releases New Rules on Privacy
The U.S. Department of Education has released regulations for the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act that are set to take effect Jan. 8. The new rules seek to reassure school officials who wish to share private student information because they believe it is necessary to prevent a health or safety emergency.
