School Law and the Public Schools: A Practical Guide for Educational Leaders

This is an essential School Law text for educators and policy makers at all levels. It is practical, easy to read, and contains relevant information on historical and contemporary legal issues affecting the organization and administration of schools in America. This text provides valuable information regarding school safety, alcohol and breathalyzers, the Patriot Act, the evolution of the U.S. Constitution, Intelligent Design, Ten Commandments, The Theory of Evolution, child abuse, the use of Personal Data Assistants, confidentiality involving school counselors, Family Medical Leave Act, Intellectual Property and Fair Use, Charter Schools, landmark cases involving posting of the Ten Commandments, Title IX retaliation, the Reauthorized Individuals with Disabilities Improvement Act and much more. Relevant case law rulings, charts and tables are integrated through this text to provide concrete knowledge that will allow educational leaders to operate within the boundaries of constitutional, statutory, and case law. This text is organized and written in a style that facilitates ease of reading even for those individuals who have little or no legal background. exercises located at the end of each chapter that provide application opportunities to reinforce concepts and practical guidance for the reader. These features reinforce important concepts and enhance a greater understanding of legal issues affecting public schools. If you are interested in a practical, comprehensive, contemporary law text, this is the one.