EDLD 6610 - School Law & Ethics

This course is a study of federal and state constitutions, legislation, regulatory guidelines, and court decisions as related to operation of educational institutions and organizations. Development of awareness and knowledge of legal and ethical parameters related to education. Students will be required to synthesize legal mandates and district responsibilities, apply knowledge of common law and contractual requirements, analyze constitutional provisions such as the separation of church and state, analyze special education litigation, and demonstrate an understanding of ethical issues related to school leadership and operations, and legal provisions for student participation, student and parent rights, torts, and liabilities.

Credits: 3 hours

Notes: Open to Graduate students only.