<p>@gsmomma, I had the same trouble finding a non-halogen desk lamp, but the bulb is enclosed, so I don’t think it presents the same danger as the tall floor halogen floor lamps that were responsible for causing curtains, etc, to catch fire. We went ahead and bought a halogen desk lamp from target and will just find something else if the school doesn’t consider the lamp safe. I think the makers of halogen lamps have become smarter about design and safety.</p>