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The purpose of this study was to evaluate a state-wide teen pregnancy dropout prevention program using cost-benefit analysis. Data analyzed from five high schools covering a decade compared three student populations: teens from the general population, teens who were enrolled in the fully online program, and teens who selected out of the full program but made use of daycare services. Graduation outcomes and the cost per student for administering each version of the program were examined. Results revealed that students in the full program (over the 10 years) experienced a graduation rate of 1.6% with a negative rate of return of $-8,989,736; whereas, student continuing their face-to-face courses (but making use of daycare services) experienced a graduation rate of 64.5% and rate of return of $293,370. These findings demonstrate the utility of employing a cost-benefit analysis, encouraging school districts to collect more data regarding educational outcomes of pregnant and parenting teenagers to guide the efficient allocation of resources. This methodology could be adopted to inform future policy decisions aimed at increasing high school graduation rates while judiciously evaluating the investment for those interventions.

The article provides practical advice for Florida attorneys on how to protect elderly individuals from financial exploitation as of July 2014, focusing on legal remedies for people with diminished capacity, as well as information on how to prove that an asset transfer was not a gift or compensation for services rendered. The Florida Legislature's adoption of the Florida Adult Protective Services Act is mentioned, along with criminal prosecutions, powers of attorney, and third party standing.

The article focuses on property holding as tenants by the entirety (TBE) in Florida. Topics include the indivisibility of TBE property owned by married couples, the use of TBE trusts to hold property, and the tax benefits of holding property jointly in a TBE. Information is provided on how to create a TBE trust.

The second of two articles addresses recent school finance litigation raised in five states. These decisions appear to have strengthened the concept of education as a state responsibility, so much so that the likelihood of significant reversal toward increased local autonomy appears to be improbable. (MLF)