School Law and the Public Schools: A Practical Guide for Educational Leaders
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This is an essential 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. It 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, theuse 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. Booknews Provides practical knowledge of legal issues that affect the organization and administration of public schools. Begins with a discussion of major legal issues followed by relevant constitutional, statutory, and case law. A unique feature of this book is its focus on developing administrative guidelines that address the issues discussed in each chapter. These guidelines help readers in their day-to-day decisions and actions as they encounter legal challenges. Appendices include selected constitutional provisions and federal statutes and a glossary of legal terms. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknew.com)
List of CasesPrefaceAcknowledgmentsAbout the Author1Religion and the Public Schools12Students, the Law, and Public Schools233Individuals with Disabilities704School Personnel and School District Liability945Liability and Student Records1276Teacher Freedoms1387Discrimination in Employment1568Tenure, Dismissal, and Due Process179App. AThe Constitution of the United States: Provisions and Amendments Affecting Education203App. BSummary of Relevant Federal Statutes207Glossary of Relevant Legal Terms223Index227
