EEA 524 School Law

This course examines the legal role, responsibility, and authority of school leaders.  The leader is responsible for the rights of students, parents, and personnel; responsibilities of school personnel in regard to child abuse and drug abuse; liabilities, negligence, and torts; laws governing handicapped and special needs students and personnel; equity and nondiscrimination; public disclosure; certification and contracts; collective bargaining; and program management.  The candidate builds capacity to apply legal regulations to the educational setting. 

Credits

3

Outcomes

1. This course will prepare students to:
2. Apply critical reflective thinking associated with school law matters.
3. Evaluate resources that will keep the practicing principal abreast of legal challenges and changes in education.
4. Apply law to the rights and responsibilities of students, parents, and personnel.
5. Analyze potential impact or implications of legal issues on multiple stakeholders.
6. Critique governing school agency policies and negotiated contracts.
7. Examine and access the sources of school law (federal and state constitutions, legislation, court systems, and case law).