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

by Essex, Nathan L.

• ISBN13: 9780205508167
• ISBN10: 0205508162
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-01-01
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon

Summary

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, 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.

Table of Contents

List of Cases

Preface

Acknowledgements

Legal Framework Affecting Public Schools

Sources of Law

The U.S. System of Courts

Analysis of an Appellate Court Opinion

The Supreme Court

Religion and the Public Schools

School-Sponsored Prayer

School-Sponsored Bible Reading

Silent Prayer and Meditation

Aid to Parochial Schools

Prayer at School Events

Voluntary Prayer at Commencement Exercises

Use of School Facilities by Religious Student Groups

Religious Activities and Holiday Programs

Students, the Law, and Public Schools

Freedom of Expression

Dress and Appearance

Search and Seizure

"No Pass, No Play" Rule

Use of Pagers, Cellular Phones and Personal Data Assistants

Corporal Punishment

Classroom Harassment

Pregnant Students

Married Students

National Security and School Safety

U.S.A. Patriot Act, No Child Left Behind and School Safety

Handling Violence in Schools

Limiting Liability for School Violence

School Uniform Dress Policies, School Safety, and Students' Freedom of Expression Rights

Drug Testing

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