Analysis of the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment

This paper analyzes the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment -- popularly known as the "Hatch Amendment" -- and the U.S. Department of Education's implementing regulations regarding student rights in federally funded educational research, experimental activities, and testing. The legislative history of the amendment is presented, and the public response to the Department of Education's regulations that implement this amendment is discussed.,Rick Holland, Analyst in Education, Education and Public Welfare Division,CRS 86-801 EPW,"February 27, 1985.","Revised and Updated July 30, 1986.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3