This paper presents the results of a national survey of school psychologists to determine the impact of PL 94-142 on the role of the school psychologist. Data were based on responses to 856 surveys by practicing school psychologists who were selected randomly from the NASP membership list during 1979-80. The results suggested that this legislation has had remarkably little impact on the evaluation procedures used or on the school psychologist's role. The two clear changes that have occurred may have negative implications for psychological services (e.g., an increased focus on handicapped children and increased paperwork). It was found that many school psychologists are involved in evaluation, but do not have time to be involved in the IEP process, or to provide follow-up consultation, or direct intervention for prevention and/or therapeutic purposes. This problem was exacerbated in districts that had ratios of greater than 1,OOO to 1. Despite these problems, many respondents view the legislation in positive terms, and feel it has helped to enlarge the scope of practice.Requests for reprints should be sent to

School psychology organizations continue to devote an inordinate amount of time and energy to questions of status and degree, which have little impact on the daily professional lives of either doctoral or nondoctoral practitioners. Concern is expressed about the consequences of the removal of school psychology from the generic house of psychology and the unreality of creating a "separate but equal" nondoctoral profession. Questions of semantic confusion in defining differences between professional psychology and school psychology are raised. It is postulated that the split suggested by Bardon may result in the extinction rather than the salvation of school psychology.Once upon a time, in the kingdom of Learnalot, there lived a handsome King named Psycholio and a beautiful Queen named Educia with their offspring called School Psycholio. Their marriage had resulted in the creation of a relatively new country, carved out of turf somewhat reluctantly granted by the ancestral baronies of both the King and the Queen. They reigned in their little monarchy and established an uneasy truce with each parental dynasty.One day, the Council of Representatives, which governed the House of Psycholio, demanded that the child (School) be trained according to the established tradition of the King's family before inheriting the right to the throne and the use of papa's name. Of course this angered the Board of Regents who ruled in the land of Educia, and they countered with threats of withdrawing all funds from the treasury if the child was forced to prove legitimacy in this fashion. (Uncle Special Educia was especially adamant about exerting control over little School's behavior). The citizens of Learnalot began to feel as if they were in the middle of a tug-of-war.The political furor that ensued began to seriously disturb the peace throughout the kingdom.. Armies were formed; battle lines were drawn; and in all the noise and heat of conflict, the child struggled to grow to maturity While'pleasing both families. Learned scholars from both ancestral kingdoms and from Learnalot were asked to try to find a way to effect a truce. They met many times and solved some of the questions about School's training and upbringing. But, despite their good intentions, they were afraid to risk banishment from the ruling house, so they dared not even whisper about a "final solution." Finally, a brave knight named Solomon Bardicus rode into the fray and suggested that the only reasonable course of action would be to split little School in two. Half of him would be allowed to live with Grandpa Psycholio in the big country and the other half could stay in Learnalot. Friends and relatives would have to choose up sides and decide with which half they would stay.There was much rejoicing in the kingdom because, at last, it seemed as if the terrible war would finally end. However, one day, just before the great event was to occur, little School piped up and asked timidly, "How can I survive if someone cuts me in two?" (Very) Grimm Fairy Tale, circa 1982, So...

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